Enrollment
609
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spokane, WA
Pauline Flett Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pauline Flett Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530825003814
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pauline Flett Middle School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools.
- #10 of 10
- middle schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pauline Flett Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pauline Flett Middle School ranks #10 of 10 middle schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Spokane School District · Washington
NCES ID 530825003814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pauline Flett Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pauline Flett Middle School
Pauline Flett Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Spokane, Washington, enrolling 609 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Washington schools and 51% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.9% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 609 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 434 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #434, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 43/100).
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Spokane's middle schools, it stands alongside Sacajawea Middle School (855 students): Pauline Flett Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.5:1 vs 19.9:1).
Spokane School District also operates Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students) and North Central High School (1,647 students) alongside Pauline Flett Middle School.
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 Pauline Flett Middle School compares
Pauline Flett Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.5:1 | ▲ 51% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▲ 13% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 94% in Washington - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$17,305
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 73.8%
Two or More 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Pauline Flett Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spokane School District, which includes Pauline Flett Middle School.
$17,305
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 60.3%
Federal 17.5%
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 Pauline Flett Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ferris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rogers High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shadle Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pauline Flett Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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 middle schools in Spokane
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Sacajawea Middle School
Standard public school
855 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Highland Middle School
Standard public school
704 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Shaw Middle School
Standard public school
693 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Chase Middle School
Standard public school
685 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Salk Middle School
Standard public school
658 students 15:1 students per teacher
Westwood Middle School
Standard public school
624 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Similar middle 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 (~609 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pauline Flett Middle School
How many students attend Pauline Flett Middle School?
Pauline Flett Middle School has 609 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spokane, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pauline Flett Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pauline Flett Middle School is 26.5:1, which is 51% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pauline Flett Middle School?
50.9% of students at Pauline Flett Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pauline Flett Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pauline Flett Middle School is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pauline Flett Middle School?
Pauline Flett Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Pauline Flett Middle School rank among middle schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Pauline Flett Middle School ranks #10 of 10 middle 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 middle schools in Spokane on the city page.
Is Pauline Flett Middle School a good school?
Pauline Flett Middle School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of 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 Spokane School District?
Besides Pauline Flett Middle School, 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.
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