Enrollment
824
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spokane, WA
Spokane International Academy
Federal NCES profile for Spokane International Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530033703539Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spokane International Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #28 of 48
- schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Spokane International Academy has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spokane International Academy ranks #28 of 48 schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Spokane International Academy · Washington
NCES ID 530033703539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spokane International Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spokane International Academy
Spokane International Academy is a large charter combined-grade school in Spokane, Washington, enrolling 824 students.
At 16.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.5% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 90% of state schools at 824 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 278 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #49.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Spokane International Academy spends $15,252 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Spokane's public schools, it stands alongside North Central High School (1,647 students): Spokane International Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.2:1 vs 18.1:1).
Spokane International Academy is a single-school charter district, so Spokane International Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Spokane International Academy compares
Spokane International Academy on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 14% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 824 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
824
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 49% in Washington - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,252
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 59.8%
Two or More 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Asian 5.2%
African American 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Spokane International Academy is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spokane International Academy, which includes Spokane International Academy.
$15,252
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.6%
State 80.4%
Federal 13.0%
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.
Similar other schools in Spokane
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
North Central High School
Standard public school
1,647 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Hamblen Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Linwood Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 12:1 students per teacher
Hutton Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mullan Road Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Moran Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
462 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~824 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Spokane International Academy
How many students attend Spokane International Academy?
Spokane International Academy has 824 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spokane, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spokane International Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Spokane International Academy is 16.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% higher 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 Spokane International Academy?
38.5% of students at Spokane International Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spokane International Academy?
The largest demographic group at Spokane International Academy is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spokane International Academy?
Spokane International Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spokane International Academy rank among schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Spokane International Academy ranks #28 of 48 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 schools in Spokane on the city page.
Is Spokane International Academy a good school?
Spokane International Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Spokane International Academy?
None; Spokane International Academy is a single-school charter district, and Spokane International Academy is its only campus.
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