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Spokane School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 67 public schools serving 28,311 students in Spokane School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Spokane School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
67 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
28,311 Students
1,088,009 Students
# Teachers
2,016 Teachers
63,412 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Spokane School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.68
# American Indian Students
307 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
583 Students
92,006 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
3,198 Students
273,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
25%
# Black Students
908 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
18,711 Students
538,956 Students
% White Students
66%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
695 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Two or more races Students
3,863 Students
95,975 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
303
19,124
# Students in K Grade:
2,241
78,326
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,059
75,004
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,198
78,962
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,253
79,663
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,207
79,281
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,111
80,458
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,117
80,701
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,061
83,790
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,193
85,819
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,217
87,806
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,222
85,051
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,032
82,925
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,097
91,099
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,974 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,040. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,507 is higher than the state median of $19,496. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$537 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$609 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,974
$19,040
Spending / Student
$21,507
$19,496
Best Spokane School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Libby Center
Special Education School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2900 E 1st Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7500
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7500
Grades: K-12
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
911 W 25th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-4500
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
Hutton Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
908 E 24th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-3030
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-3030
Grades: PK-6
| 551 students
Rank: #44.
Moran Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4224 E 57th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3700
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 463 students
Rank: #55.
Bryant Center
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N 910 Ash St
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-7810
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-7810
Grades: PK-12
| 316 students
Rank: #66.
Hamblen Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2121 E Thurston Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-2900
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-2900
Grades: PK-6
| 484 students
Rank: #77.
Sacajawea Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 E 33rd Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-5500
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-5500
Grades: 7-8
| 775 students
Rank: #88.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2627 E 17th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-2620
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-2620
Grades: PK-6
| 429 students
Rank: #99.
Lewis & Clark High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
521 W 4th Ave
Spokane, WA 99204
(509) 354-7000
Spokane, WA 99204
(509) 354-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,872 students
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
123 E. 37th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-3200
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-3200
Grades: PK-6
| 428 students
Rank: #1111.
Mullan Road Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2616 E 63rd Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3800
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3800
Grades: PK-6
| 602 students
Rank: #1212.
Balboa Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3010 W Holyoke Ave
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-2220
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-2220
Grades: PK-6
| 306 students
Rank: #1313.
Finch Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3717 N Milton St
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2600
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 465 students
Rank: #1414.
North Central High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 N Howard St
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6300
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6300
Grades: 7-12
| 1,595 students
Rank: #1515.
Ferris High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3020 E 37th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-6000
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,669 students
Rank: #1616.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3520 W. Bismark
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-4300
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 423 students
Rank: #1717.
A-3 Multiagency Adolescent Prog
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1807 N. Washington
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6299
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6299
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
Rank: #1818.
Pratt Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6903 E 4th Ave
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 354-7100
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 354-7100
Grades: 3-12
| 99 students
Rank: #1919.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
333 W 14th Ave
Spokane, WA 99204
(509) 354-4040
Spokane, WA 99204
(509) 354-4040
Grades: PK-6
| 453 students
Rank: #2020.
Woodridge Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5100 W Shawnee Ave
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-4600
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-4600
Grades: PK-6
| 411 students
Rank: #2121.
Spokane Public Montessori
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 West Knox Ave.
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6404
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6404
Grades: 1-8
| 380 students
Rank: #2222.
The Community School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 W Spofford Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-3810
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-3810
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Rank: #2323.
Chase Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4747 E 37th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-5000
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 694 students
Rank: #2424.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2909-e 37 Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-2000
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 362 students
Rank: #2525.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4102 W Woodside Ave
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-3100
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-3100
Grades: PK-6
| 277 students
Rank: #2626.
Shadle Park High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4327 N Ash St
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6700
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,196 students
Rank: #2727.
Browne Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5102 N Driscoll Blvd
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2400
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Rank: #2828.
Spokane Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2904 E Sprague Av
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7545
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7545
Grades: PK-12
| 275 students
Rank: #2929.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3322 E 22nd Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3300
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 483 students
Rank: #3030.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 N Ferrall St
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 354-2500
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 354-2500
Grades: PK-6
| 423 students
Rank: #3131.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Providence Ave
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-3500
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 465 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
319 W Nebraska Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-3600
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-3600
Grades: K-6
| 263 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5610 N. Maple
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-4000
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 307 students
Rank: #3434.
Rogers High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1622 E Wellesley Ave
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-6600
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,617 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
222 W Knox Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2700
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 394 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Spokane School District?
Spokane School District manages 67 public schools serving 28,311 students.
What is the rank of Spokane School District?
Spokane School District is ranked #124 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spokane School District?
66% of Spokane School District students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spokane School District?
Spokane School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Spokane School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,507 is higher than the state median of $19,496. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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