- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spokane, WA
Spokane Public Montessori
Federal NCES profile for Spokane Public Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530825003502
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spokane Public Montessori earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools.
- #13 of 48
- schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Spokane Public Montessori has class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spokane Public Montessori ranks #13 of 48 schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Spokane School District · Washington
NCES ID 530825003502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Spokane Public Montessori grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 530825003502 · Spokane, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 18.8:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students)
Spokane Public Montessori grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Spokane Public Montessori 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 413
Spokane Public Montessori
413 students
What this shows Spokane Public Montessori reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spokane Public Montessori compares
Spokane Public Montessori 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 44% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Washington - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.7%
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
$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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Spokane Public Montessori is less 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 Spokane Public Montessori Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ferris High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rogers High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shadle Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spokane Public Montessori'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 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
Spokane International Academy
Standard public school
824 students 16.2:1 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
Nationwide other 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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spokane Public Montessori
How many students attend Spokane Public Montessori?
Spokane Public Montessori has 413 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spokane, WA. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spokane Public Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Spokane Public Montessori is 18.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spokane Public Montessori?
25.1% of students at Spokane Public Montessori are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spokane Public Montessori?
The largest demographic group at Spokane Public Montessori is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spokane Public Montessori?
Spokane Public Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Spokane Public Montessori rank among schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Spokane Public Montessori ranks #13 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.
What other schools are in Spokane School District?
Besides Spokane Public Montessori, 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.