- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spokane, WA
The Community School
Federal NCES profile for The Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530825003401
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Community School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #9 of 10
- high schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
The Community School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Community School ranks #9 of 10 high schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Spokane School District · Washington
NCES ID 530825003401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
The Community School held near 157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 530825003401 · Spokane, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 18.3:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students)
The Community School held near 157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
The Community 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 165
The Community School
165 students
What this shows The Community School reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Community School compares
The Community 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 0% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Washington - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Two or More 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, The Community School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Spokane School District reports $18,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ferris High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rogers High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shadle Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Community 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 high schools in Spokane
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lewis & Clark High School
Standard public school
1,673 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Ferris High School
Standard public school
1,644 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Rogers High School
Standard public school
1,498 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Shadle Park High School
Standard public school
1,445 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
On Track Academy
Alternative education program
442 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Spokane Valley High School
Alternative education program
229 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~165 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Community School
How many students attend The Community School?
The Community School has 165 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spokane, WA. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Community School is 18.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Community School?
44.8% of students at The Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Community School?
The largest demographic group at The Community School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Community School?
The Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 The Community School rank among high schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, The Community School ranks #9 of 10 high 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 high schools in Spokane on the city page.
What other schools are in Spokane School District?
Besides The Community 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.