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Lake Spokane Elementary

Summary:

Lake Spokane Elementary is a public elementary school in Nine Mile Falls, Washington, serving 471 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Nine Mile Falls School District, which is ranked 34 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Lake Spokane Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (89.38%) compared to the state average (52.63%) and nearby schools like Balboa Elementary and Westview Elementary. However, the school has a lower percentage of Hispanic (6.16%) and Asian (0.21%) students. Academically, Lake Spokane outperforms the state in SBAC/English Language Arts (57.14% vs. 52.63%) and SBAC/Math (56.48% vs. 41.68%), with exceptional 3rd-grade results. Yet, its 5th-grade students underperform the state averages in both subjects.

While Lake Spokane Elementary has historically been a strong-performing school, its statewide ranking has steadily declined from 215 out of 1,106 schools in 2012-2013 to 441 out of 1,168 schools in 2023-2024. This decline in performance is seen across most grade levels, and the school now lags behind some nearby schools in the Mead School District, such as Midway Elementary and Skyline Elementary. Additionally, the growing population of students from low-income backgrounds at Lake Spokane, with the percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients increasing from 22.45% to 41.61%, may be contributing to the decline in academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6015 Hwy 291
       Nine Mile Falls, WA  99026-9579

(509) 340-4040

District: Nine Mile Falls School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
441st of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,404 Help


Students who attend Lake Spokane Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lakeside Middle School
High:    Lakeside High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  471

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.4%
Hispanic:
6.2%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lake Spokane Elementary ranks better than 62.2% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.4%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Spokane Elementary is 14.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Spokane Elementary is $15,404.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lake Spokane Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Spokane Elementary 441st of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Lake Spokane Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Nine Mile Falls School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nine Mile Falls School District 34th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lake Spokane Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lake Spokane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.57 268th 1026 73.9%
2005 65.15 341st 1031 66.9%
2006 65.68 325th 1051 69.1%
2007 76.12 193rd 1069 81.9%
2008 71.01 275th 1067 74.2%
2009 79.29 158th 1072 85.3%
2010 65.24 341st 1088 68.7%
2011 69.05 308th 1092 71.8%
2012 77.48 196th 1097 82.1%
2013 76.66 215th 1106 80.6%
2015 71.60 273rd 1067 74.4%
2016 70.60 306th 1053 70.9%
2017 66.07 362nd 1056 65.7%
2018 50.80 520th 1054 50.7%
2019 38.74 713th 1130 36.9%
2021 65.50 350th 1107 68.4%
2022 63.22 396th 1169 66.1%
2023 49.70 550th 1169 53.0%
2024 60.42 441st 1168 62.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lake Spokane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.53 253rd 566 55.3%
2021 50.94 73rd 158 53.8%
2022 36.69 299th 478 37.4%
2023 40.83 182nd 308 40.9%
2024 69.49 67th 339 80.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Spokane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.05 564th 979 42.4%
2021 73.94 132nd 854 84.5%
2022 64.21 285th 1019 72.0%
2023 55.83 408th 1013 59.7%
2024 68.34 263rd 1024 74.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Lake Spokane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.73 594th 1004 40.8%
2019 48.21 587th 1068 45.0%
2021 55.62 411th 1008 59.2%
2022 59.08 416th 1100 62.2%
2023 52.58 489th 1094 55.3%
2024 52.33 496th 1093 54.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Lake Spokane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.88 478th 999 52.2%
2019 30.83 773rd 1075 28.1%
2021 68.73 288th 1025 71.9%
2022 65.12 355th 1113 68.1%
2023 45.58 560th 1099 49.0%
2024 66.10 352nd 1099 68.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lake Spokane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.28 122nd 633 80.7%
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Rank History for White students at Lake Spokane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.62 588th 833 29.4%
2019 23.29 855th 1027 16.7%
2021 52.97 423rd 943 55.1%
2022 48.61 526th 1031 49.0%
2023 35.49 681st 1011 32.6%
2024 50.10 504th 1009 50.0%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Lake Spokane Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 394 2 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1989 401 1 11 7 3 n/a n/a 0 423
1990 476 3 5 7 2 n/a n/a 0 493
1991 346 4 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 359
1992 333 4 9 2 1 n/a n/a 0 349
1993 350 5 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 364
1994 355 5 6 1 3 n/a n/a 0 370
1995 458 9 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 480
1996 458 9 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 480
1997 465 8 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1998 478 4 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1999 458 2 3 3 6 n/a n/a 0 472
2000 475 3 2 3 4 n/a n/a 0 487
2001 462 6 4 3 7 n/a n/a 0 482
2002 485 3 5 6 6 n/a n/a 0 505
2003 485 3 5 6 6 n/a n/a 0 505
2004 468 2 9 7 9 n/a n/a 0 495
2005 501 1 7 7 11 n/a n/a 1 528
2006 504 1 7 5 11 n/a n/a 6 534
2007 458 4 7 5 11 n/a n/a 12 497
2008 476 3 12 7 11 n/a n/a 19 528
2009 446 4 9 10 14 n/a n/a 22 505
2010 426 5 9 11 15 n/a n/a 19 485
2011 392 6 3 17 10 2 30 0 460
2012 366 6 2 21 9 2 32 0 438
2013 377 3 1 22 11 2 31 0 447
2014 383 3 1 25 13 1 33 0 459
2015 337 6 2 28 13 1 33 0 420
2016 340 4 3 28 9 2 37 0 423
2017 359 2 3 39 6 2 34 0 445
2018 387 1 3 41 4 2 34 0 472
2019 367 2 3 32 3 2 27 0 436
2020 393 2 2 33 3 2 30 0 465
2021 348 1 3 35 1 3 20 0 411
2022 372 1 2 37 2 2 16 0 432
2023 421 1 1 29 0 0 19 0 471

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lake Spokane Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 420 16.0 26.2 0
1989 423 18.0 23.5 n/a
1990 493 21.2 23.2 0
1991 359 16.5 21.7 n/a
1992 349 17.7 19.7 n/a
1993 364 16.6 21.9 n/a
1994 370 18.9 19.6 n/a
1995 480 22.0 21.8 n/a
1996 480 22.0 21.8 n/a
1997 485 23.0 21.1 n/a
1998 500 23.4 21.4 n/a
1999 472 21.8 21.7 n/a
2000 487 23.1 21.1 n/a
2001 482 23.7 20.3 n/a
2002 505 26.5 19.1 25.5
2003 505 26.5 19.1 25.5
2004 495 26.0 19.0 32.1
2005 528 25.6 20.6 33.6
2006 534 27.9 19.1 33.3
2007 497 28.8 17.3 29.9
2008 528 29.4 18.0 30.1
2009 505 29.4 17.2 27.5
2010 485 27.7 17.5 29.4
2011 460 24.5 18.7 34.6
2012 438 23.7 18.4 34
2013 447 23.7 18.8 40.9
2014 459 n/a n/a 39.9
2015 420 26.0 16.1 35
2016 423 26.0 16.2 36.9
2017 445 27.7 16.0 35.7
2018 472 28.1 16.7 34.3
2019 436 27.6 15.7 27.3
2020 465 30.5 15.2 28.4
2021 411 28.7 14.3 29.9
2022 432 31.8 13.5 22.5
2023 471 33.3 14.1 41.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lake Spokane Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 420 16.0 26.2 0
1989 423 18.0 23.5 n/a
1990 493 21.2 23.2 0
1991 359 16.5 21.7 n/a
1992 349 17.7 19.7 n/a
1993 364 16.6 21.9 n/a
1994 370 18.9 19.6 n/a
1995 480 22.0 21.8 n/a
1996 480 22.0 21.8 n/a
1997 485 23.0 21.1 n/a
1998 500 23.4 21.4 n/a
1999 472 21.8 21.7 n/a
2000 487 23.1 21.1 n/a
2001 482 23.7 20.3 n/a
2002 505 26.5 19.1 25.5
2003 505 26.5 19.1 25.5
2004 495 26.0 19.0 32.1
2005 528 25.6 20.6 33.6
2006 534 27.9 19.1 33.3
2007 497 28.8 17.3 29.9
2008 528 29.4 18.0 30.1
2009 505 29.4 17.2 27.5
2010 485 27.7 17.5 29.4
2011 460 24.5 18.7 34.6
2012 438 23.7 18.4 34
2013 447 23.7 18.8 40.9
2014 459 n/a n/a 39.9
2015 420 26.0 16.1 35
2016 423 26.0 16.2 36.9
2017 445 27.7 16.0 35.7
2018 472 28.1 16.7 34.3
2019 436 27.6 15.7 27.3
2020 465 30.5 15.2 28.4
2021 411 28.7 14.3 29.9
2022 432 31.8 13.5 22.5
2023 471 33.3 14.1 41.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201668.6%0.0%0.0%2.0%74.5%80.4%88.2%80.4%82.4%80.4%
201774.2%1.5%1.5%3.0%1.5%83.3%84.9%89.4%81.8%84.9%84.9%
201888.7%0.0%0.0%1.4%4.2%94.4%94.4%91.6%90.1%94.4%94.4%
201982.9%1.4%1.4%2.9%5.7%84.3%84.3%87.1%82.9%85.7%84.3%
202076.4%5.6%1.4%0.0%8.3%79.2%81.9%84.7%80.6%81.9%84.7%84.7%84.7%81.9%
202180.0%7.7%3.1%0.0%6.2%84.6%84.6%86.2%81.5%84.6%86.2%86.2%86.2%84.6%
202275.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%87.1%78.8%78.8%81.2%78.8%82.4%82.4%82.4%78.8%
202371.8%5.6%1.4%0.0%7.0%76.1%77.5%85.9%74.7%77.5%78.9%78.9%78.9%77.5%
202482.3%6.5%0.0%0.0%4.8%82.3%82.3%85.5%87.1%82.3%87.1%87.1%87.1%82.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201986.4%0.2%1.8%5.3%93.8%93.8%92.9%93.1%94.0%93.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake Spokane Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,124 (8.8%) $11,687 (91.2%) $12,811
2020 $1,001 (9.8%) $9,232 (90.2%) $10,232
2021 $1,375 (9.4%) $13,207 (90.6%) $14,582
2022 $2,752 (17.9%) $12,652 (82.1%) $15,404

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Spokane Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 713th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 550th of 1169 Elementary schools
 16%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Spokane Elementary)46.650
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nine Mile Falls School District)54.651.6
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Lake Spokane Elementary)4873.4
 25.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Nine Mile Falls School District)54.667.7
 13.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Spokane Elementary)52.637.7
 14.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nine Mile Falls School District)55.245.5
 9.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Lake Spokane Elementary)53.948.5
 5.3%
   4th Grade Math (Nine Mile Falls School District)53.348.3
 5.1%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Spokane Elementary)55.650.6
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nine Mile Falls School District)51.456.4
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Lake Spokane Elementary)3930.9
 8.2%
   5th Grade Math (Nine Mile Falls School District)38.235.5
 2.7%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Lake Spokane Elementary)53.751.9
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Nine Mile Falls School District)51.856.4
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lake Spokane Elementary)51.746.3
 5.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Nine Mile Falls School District)64.662.4
 2.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Lake Spokane Elementary)46.849.3
 2.5%
   All Grades Math (Nine Mile Falls School District)53.154.3
 1.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Lake Spokane Elementary)53.751.9
 1.8%
   All Grades Science (Nine Mile Falls School District)66.263.6
 2.7%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students436471
 8%
African American21
 50%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic3229
 9.4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White367421
 14.7%
Two or More Races2719
 29.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.3%41.6%
 14.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Spokane Elementary

Students at Lake Spokane Elementary are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Lake Spokane Elementary ranks 441st of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Lake Spokane Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lakeside Middle School
High : Lakeside High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 471 students attended Lake Spokane Elementary.


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