Lake Spokane Elementary

www.9Mile.org

461 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Spokane Elementary is a public school located in the Nine Mile Falls School District, situated just northwest of Spokane, Washington. Serving students in the surrounding rural and suburban community, the school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. It is known for fostering a supportive culture where faculty, staff, and families work collaboratively to encourage student success and community engagement.

As the primary elementary option for the Nine Mile Falls area, the school focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects while integrating opportunities for social-emotional growth. Its location near the scenic Lake Spokane area reflects the school's identity as a community hub that values the unique character of the Pacific Northwest. By maintaining manageable class sizes and prioritizing a welcoming atmosphere, Lake Spokane Elementary aims to prepare its young students for a successful transition to the district’s middle and high school levels.

461

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Spokane Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	411
Hispanic	25
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	19
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
411 (89.2%)
Hispanic
25 (5.4%)
Two or More
19 (4.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Nine Mile Falls School District
Phone:	(509)340-4040
Website:	http://www.9Mile.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 70