- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Nine Mile Falls Elementary shrank from 149 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-18.1%).
Teacher FTE held 8.8 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 530564000837 · Nine Mile Falls, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
136 enr · 17:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (494 students)
Nine Mile Falls Elementary shrank from 149 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-18.1%). Teacher FTE held 8.8 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Nine Mile Falls Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
494 students
- Lake Spokane E
Lake Spokane Elementary
461 students
- Lakeside Middl
Lakeside Middle School
293 students
- This school 136
Nine Mile Falls Elementary
136 students
- Re-Engagement 5
Re-Engagement School (Nine Mile Falls)
5 students
What this shows Nine Mile Falls Elementary reports 136 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nine Mile Falls Elementary compares
Nine Mile Falls 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 | 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 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
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
$15,806
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
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.
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
District finance for Nine Mile Falls School District reports $15,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
- -
Nationwide elementary 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 (~136 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), down 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.