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Bemiss Elementary

PublicRegular
Spokane, Washington · Spokane School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students368
Student:Teacher13.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch88%
Title INo
Bemiss
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 387
368
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
88%+37.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

Bemiss Elementary is a public primary in Spokane, Washington. The school enrolls 368 students. It is part of the Spokane School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Washington state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictSpokane School District
County53063
CitySpokane
ZIP99207
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID530825001366

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment368
White1.6%
Hispanic / Latino15.2%
Black / African American1.3%
Asian4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native57.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.1%
Two or More Races16.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.6%
Hispanic
15.2%
Black
1.3%
Asian
4.7%
Two+
16.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %88%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)