- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spokane, WA
Skyline Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Skyline Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530492003779
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyline Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 8.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyline Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Mead School District · Washington
NCES ID 530492003779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Skyline Elementary grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 530492003779 · Spokane, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 20.6:1 · 8.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mead Senior High School (1,827 students)
Skyline Elementary grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Skyline Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mead Senior Hi
Mead Senior High School
1,827 students
- Mt Spokane Hig
Mt Spokane High School
1,482 students
- Mountainside M
Mountainside Middle School
824 students
- Northwood Midd
Northwood Middle School
796 students
- Mead Learning
Mead Learning Options
790 students
- This school 412
Skyline Elementary
412 students
What this shows Skyline Elementary reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skyline Elementary compares
Skyline Elementary is a growing 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.8% | ▼ 80% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in Washington - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
0.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,204
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 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Skyline Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Mead School District reports $15,204 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Skyline Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mead Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Spokane High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountainside Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mead Learning Options | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skyline Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,482
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 34.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Spokane
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Prairie View Elementary
Standard public school
386 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Libby Center
Special-education school
305 students 9:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
250 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Orchard Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
79 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
West Valley Virtual Learning Center
Alternative education program
40 students 20:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Skyline Elementary
How many students attend Skyline Elementary?
Skyline Elementary has 412 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spokane, WA. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyline Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyline Elementary is 20.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Skyline Elementary?
8.8% of students at Skyline Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyline Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Skyline Elementary is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyline Elementary?
Skyline Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Skyline Elementary rank among elementary schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in Spokane on the city page.
What other schools are in Mead School District?
Besides Skyline Elementary, Mead School District also operates Mead Senior High School (1,827 students), Mt Spokane High School (1,482 students), and Mountainside Middle School (824 students). See the Mead School District district page for the complete list.