Serving 243 students in grades 1-5, Ness Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ness Elementary serves the southern part of Spokane, WA, covering an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ness Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ness Elementary School's student population of 243 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
Ness Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ness Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#546 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
27%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ness Elementary School's ranking?
Ness Elementary School is ranked #546 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ness Elementary School often compared to?
Ness Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Farms Steam School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Ness Elementary School?
243 students attend Ness Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ness Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ness Elementary School?
Ness Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ness Elementary School offer ?
Ness Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ness Elementary School part of?
Ness Elementary School is part of West Valley School District (Spokane).
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