- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spokane, WA
Moran Prairie Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Moran Prairie Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530825002366
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moran Prairie Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools.
- #15 of 48
- schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Moran Prairie Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moran Prairie Elementary ranks #15 of 48 schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Spokane School District · Washington
NCES ID 530825002366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Moran Prairie Elementary shrank from 480 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 530825002366 · Spokane, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 14.4:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students)
Moran Prairie Elementary shrank from 480 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Moran Prairie Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark High School
1,673 students
- North Central
North Central High School
1,647 students
- Ferris High Sc
Ferris High School
1,644 students
- Rogers High Sc
Rogers High School
1,498 students
- Shadle Park Hi
Shadle Park High School
1,445 students
- This school 462
Moran Prairie Elementary
462 students
What this shows Moran Prairie Elementary reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moran Prairie Elementary compares
Moran Prairie Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 37% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Washington - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$18,334
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Moran Prairie Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spokane School District reports $18,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moran Prairie Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ferris High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shadle Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moran Prairie Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,498
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,445
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moran Prairie Elementary
How many students attend Moran Prairie Elementary?
Moran Prairie Elementary has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spokane, WA. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moran Prairie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Moran Prairie Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moran Prairie Elementary?
28.3% of students at Moran Prairie Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moran Prairie Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Moran Prairie Elementary is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moran Prairie Elementary?
Moran Prairie Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Moran Prairie Elementary rank among schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Moran Prairie Elementary ranks #15 of 48 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 schools in Spokane on the city page.
What other schools are in Spokane School District?
Besides Moran Prairie Elementary, Spokane School District also operates Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students), North Central High School (1,647 students), and Ferris High School (1,644 students). See the Spokane School District district page for the complete list.