- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spokane, WA
Shaw Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Shaw Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530825001408
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shaw Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 10
- middle schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Washington
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Shaw Middle School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shaw Middle School ranks #3 of 10 middle schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Spokane School District · Washington
NCES ID 530825001408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-95 students YoY
Shaw Middle School shrank from 764 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (-12.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.4 → 48.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-95 students YoY 530825001408 · Spokane, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
693 enr · 12.8:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students)
Shaw Middle School shrank from 764 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (-12.4%). Teacher FTE lost 54.4 → 48.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Shaw 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
Shaw Middle School
693 students
What this shows Shaw Middle School reports 693 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shaw Middle School compares
Shaw 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 77% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 693 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
693
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Washington - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.4%
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 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 14.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.5%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Shaw Middle School is more mixed than 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 Shaw 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ferris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadle Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shaw 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
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
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 (~693 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shaw Middle School
How many students attend Shaw Middle School?
Shaw Middle School has 693 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spokane, WA. CCD year-over-year: 764 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), down 95.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaw Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaw Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 18% 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 Shaw Middle School?
79.5% of students at Shaw Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shaw Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Shaw Middle School is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shaw Middle School?
Shaw Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Shaw Middle School rank among middle schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Shaw Middle School ranks #3 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 Shaw 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.