- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spokane, WA
Mead Learning Options
Federal NCES profile for Mead Learning Options, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530492002844
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mead Learning Options earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #15 of 17
- public schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 34.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mead Learning Options has class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mead Learning Options ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Mead School District · Washington
NCES ID 530492002844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
Mead Learning Options grew from 600 students in 2022-23 to 674 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+74 students YoY 530492002844 · Spokane, WA Other · MID · TRAD
790 enr · 34.3:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Mead Senior High School (1,827 students)
Mead Learning Options grew from 600 students in 2022-23 to 674 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mead Learning Options in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mead Senior Hi
Mead Senior High School
1,827 students
- Mt Spokane Hig
Mt Spokane High School
1,482 students
- Mountainside M
Mountainside Middle School
824 students
- Northwood Midd
Northwood Middle School
796 students
- This school
Mead Learning Options
790 students
- Highland Middl 704
Highland Middle School
704 students
What this shows Mead Learning Options reports 790 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mead Learning Options compares
Mead Learning Options is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34.3:1 | ▲ 95% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 45% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 790 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
790
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
34.3:1
students per teacher
- 95% above state mean
Top 97% in Washington - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,204
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 790 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Mead Learning Options is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Mead School District reports $15,204 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mead Learning Options Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mead Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt Spokane High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountainside Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mead Learning Options's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,482
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Spokane
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
North Central High School
Standard public school
1,647 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Spokane International Academy
Standard public school
824 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Hamblen Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Linwood Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 12:1 students per teacher
Hutton Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mullan Road Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~790 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mead Learning Options
How many students attend Mead Learning Options?
Mead Learning Options has 790 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Spokane, WA. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 674 (2023-24), up 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mead Learning Options?
The student-teacher ratio at Mead Learning Options is 34.3:1, which is 95% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 118% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mead Learning Options?
24.8% of students at Mead Learning Options are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mead Learning Options?
The largest demographic group at Mead Learning Options is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mead Learning Options?
Mead Learning Options has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mead Learning Options rank among public schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Mead Learning Options ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Spokane, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Spokane on the city page.
What other schools are in Mead School District?
Besides Mead Learning Options, Mead School District also operates Mead Senior High School (1,827 students), Mt Spokane High School (1,482 students), and Mountainside Middle School (824 students). See the Mead School District district page for the complete list.