- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spokane, WA
Salk Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Salk Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530825001406
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salk Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 10
- middle schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Salk Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salk Middle School ranks #4 of 10 middle schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Spokane School District · Washington
NCES ID 530825001406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-137 students YoY
Salk Middle School shrank from 749 students in 2022-23 to 612 in 2023-24 (-18.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.4 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-137 students YoY 530825001406 · Spokane, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 15:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students)
Salk Middle School shrank from 749 students in 2022-23 to 612 in 2023-24 (-18.3%). Teacher FTE lost 44.4 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Salk Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark High School
1,673 students
- North Central
North Central High School
1,647 students
- Ferris High Sc
Ferris High School
1,644 students
- Rogers High Sc
Rogers High School
1,498 students
- Shadle Park Hi
Shadle Park High School
1,445 students
- This school 658
Salk Middle School
658 students
What this shows Salk Middle School reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salk Middle School compares
Salk Middle School 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▲ 18% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Washington - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,334
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 4.4%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Salk Middle School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spokane School District reports $18,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salk Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ferris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shadle Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salk Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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
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 (~658 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salk Middle School
How many students attend Salk Middle School?
Salk Middle School has 658 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spokane, WA. CCD year-over-year: 749 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), down 137.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salk Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salk Middle School is 15:1, which is 15% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% lower 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 Salk Middle School?
53.0% of students at Salk Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salk Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Salk Middle School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salk Middle School?
Salk Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Salk Middle School rank among middle schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Salk Middle School ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Spokane School District?
Besides Salk 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.