- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spokane Valley, WA
North Pines Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Pines Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530111000198
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Pines Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Spokane Valley · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Pines Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Pines Middle School ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Spokane Valley, WA.
School address
District: Central Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530111000198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
North Pines Middle School held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 530111000198 · Spokane Valley, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 16.8:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeline High School (1,575 students)
North Pines Middle School held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
North Pines Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgeline High
Ridgeline High School
1,575 students
- University Hig
University High School
1,410 students
- Central Valley
Central Valley High School
1,380 students
- Evergreen Midd
Evergreen Middle School
668 students
- Sunrise Elemen
Sunrise Elementary
644 students
- This school 504
North Pines Middle School
504 students
What this shows North Pines Middle School reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Pines Middle School compares
North Pines Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 39% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Washington - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,783
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.5%
African American 6.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, North Pines Middle School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Valley School District reports $15,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Pines Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Pines Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Spokane Valley
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Evergreen Middle School
Standard public school
668 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Greenacres Middle School
Standard public school
555 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Horizon Middle School
Standard public school
472 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
East Valley Middle School
Standard public school
394 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Bowdish Middle School
Standard public school
359 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Pines Middle School
How many students attend North Pines Middle School?
North Pines Middle School has 504 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spokane Valley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Pines Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Pines Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 7% 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 North Pines Middle School?
62.7% of students at North Pines Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Pines Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Pines Middle School is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Spokane Valley, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Pines Middle School?
North Pines Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 North Pines Middle School rank among middle schools in Spokane Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, North Pines Middle School ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Spokane Valley, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Spokane Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Valley School District?
Besides North Pines Middle School, Central Valley School District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,575 students), University High School (1,410 students), and Central Valley High School (1,380 students). See the Central Valley School District district page for the complete list.