- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Selkirk Middle School held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 530111003706 · Liberty Lake, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 22.7:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeline High School (1,575 students)
Selkirk Middle School held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Selkirk 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 613
Selkirk Middle School
613 students
What this shows Selkirk Middle School reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Selkirk Middle School compares
Selkirk 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,783
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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,410
- 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
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 (~613 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.