Enrollment
855
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spokane, WA
Sacajawea Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sacajawea Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530825001405
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sacajawea Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools.
- #8 of 10
- middle schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sacajawea Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sacajawea Middle School ranks #8 of 10 middle schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Spokane School District · Washington
NCES ID 530825001405 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sacajawea Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sacajawea Middle School
Sacajawea Middle School is a large middle school in Spokane, Washington, enrolling 855 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 91% of state schools at 855 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 255 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #176.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Highland Middle School (704 students): Sacajawea Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.9:1 vs 18.1:1).
Spokane School District also operates Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students) and North Central High School (1,647 students) alongside Sacajawea 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 Sacajawea Middle School compares
Sacajawea 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 19% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 855 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
855
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Washington - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Sacajawea Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spokane School District, which includes Sacajawea 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 Sacajawea Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ferris High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rogers High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shadle Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sacajawea 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.
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
Pauline Flett Middle School
Standard public school
609 students 26.5:1 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 (~855 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sacajawea Middle School
How many students attend Sacajawea Middle School?
Sacajawea Middle School has 855 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spokane, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacajawea Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sacajawea Middle School is 19.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sacajawea Middle School?
36.6% of students at Sacajawea Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sacajawea Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sacajawea Middle School is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sacajawea Middle School?
Sacajawea Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sacajawea Middle School rank among middle schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Sacajawea Middle School ranks #8 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 Sacajawea Middle School a good school?
Sacajawea Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Sacajawea 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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