- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spokane, WA
Mullan Road Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mullan Road Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530825001398
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mullan Road Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 48
- schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mullan Road Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mullan Road Elementary ranks #1 of 48 schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Spokane School District · Washington
NCES ID 530825001398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-132 students YoY
Mullan Road Elementary shrank from 617 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (-21.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.2 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-132 students YoY 530825001398 · Spokane, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 11.4:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students)
Mullan Road Elementary shrank from 617 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (-21.4%). Teacher FTE lost 42.2 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mullan Road 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 477
Mullan Road Elementary
477 students
What this shows Mullan Road Elementary reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mullan Road Elementary compares
Mullan Road 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 35% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 17% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Washington - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
African American 2.1%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Mullan Road 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 Mullan Road 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadle Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mullan Road 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
Moran Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
462 students 14.4:1 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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mullan Road Elementary
How many students attend Mullan Road Elementary?
Mullan Road Elementary has 477 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spokane, WA. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), down 132.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mullan Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mullan Road Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 35% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 27% 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 Mullan Road Elementary?
37.4% of students at Mullan Road Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mullan Road Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mullan Road Elementary is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mullan Road Elementary?
Mullan Road Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Mullan Road Elementary rank among schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Mullan Road Elementary ranks #1 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 Mullan Road 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.