Enrollment
136
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nine Mile Falls, WA
Nine Mile Falls Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Nine Mile Falls Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530564000837
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nine Mile Falls Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Nine Mile Falls · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nine Mile Falls Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nine Mile Falls Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Nine Mile Falls, WA.
School address
District: Nine Mile Falls School District · Washington
NCES ID 530564000837 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nine Mile Falls Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nine Mile Falls Elementary
Nine Mile Falls Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Nine Mile Falls, Washington, enrolling 136 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 136 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 79 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #35.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 25/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Nine Mile Falls School District spends $15,275 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Nine Mile Falls School District also operates Lakeside High School (494 students) and Lake Spokane Elementary (461 students) alongside Nine Mile Falls Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Nine Mile Falls Elementary compares
Nine Mile Falls Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 45% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Washington - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,275
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Nine Mile Falls Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nine Mile Falls School District, which includes Nine Mile Falls Elementary.
$15,275
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 61.7%
Federal 22.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Nine Mile Falls Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Spokane Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Re-Engagement School (Nine Mile Falls) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Nine Mile Falls Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~136 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Nine Mile Falls Elementary
How many students attend Nine Mile Falls Elementary?
Nine Mile Falls Elementary has 136 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nine Mile Falls, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nine Mile Falls Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nine Mile Falls Elementary is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% higher 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 Nine Mile Falls Elementary?
24.8% of students at Nine Mile Falls Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nine Mile Falls Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Nine Mile Falls Elementary is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Nine Mile Falls, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nine Mile Falls Elementary?
Nine Mile Falls Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nine Mile Falls Elementary rank among public schools in Nine Mile Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Nine Mile Falls Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Nine Mile Falls, 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 Nine Mile Falls on the city page.
Is Nine Mile Falls Elementary a good school?
Nine Mile Falls Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Nine Mile Falls School District?
Besides Nine Mile Falls Elementary, Nine Mile Falls School District also operates Lakeside High School (494 students), Lake Spokane Elementary (461 students), and Lakeside Middle School (293 students). See the Nine Mile Falls School District district page for the complete list.
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