Enrollment
613
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Liberty Lake, WA
Selkirk Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Selkirk Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530111003706
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Selkirk Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Liberty Lake · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Selkirk Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Selkirk Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Liberty Lake, WA.
School address
District: Central Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530111003706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Selkirk Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Selkirk Middle School
Selkirk Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Liberty Lake, Washington, enrolling 613 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 90% of Washington schools and 29% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 613 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 481 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #301.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 613 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Central Valley School District spends $15,379 per pupil, 21% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Central Valley School District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,575 students) and University High School (1,410 students) alongside Selkirk 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 Selkirk Middle School compares
Selkirk 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 39% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Washington - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,379
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 613 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 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 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Selkirk 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 Central Valley School District, which includes Selkirk Middle School.
$15,379
Per student
-21%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 65.2%
Federal 14.8%
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 Selkirk Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Selkirk Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 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 (~613 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Selkirk Middle School
How many students attend Selkirk Middle School?
Selkirk Middle School has 613 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Liberty Lake, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Selkirk Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Selkirk Middle School is 22.7:1, which is 29% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Selkirk Middle School?
27.6% of students at Selkirk Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Selkirk Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Selkirk Middle School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Liberty Lake, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Selkirk Middle School?
Selkirk Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Selkirk Middle School rank among public schools in Liberty Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Selkirk Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Liberty Lake, 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 Liberty Lake on the city page.
Is Selkirk Middle School a good school?
Selkirk Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Central Valley School District?
Besides Selkirk 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.
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