Central Valley School District

Liberty Lake, Washington — 32 schools

14,688
Total Enrollment
32
Schools
$17,566
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Central Valley School District operates 32 public schools serving 14,688 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 11 other, 8 high, 7 elementary, 6 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 14,961 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Spokane County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,566 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 20.0% local, 65.2% state, and 14.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $95,282 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 42/100, ranked #146 of 240 in Washington against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 32 schools offering Advanced Placement (41 AP courses district-wide), a 342.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 6.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 76.7% White, 9.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% African American across the district's schools.

Central Valley School District school enrollment varies 56× across entities

Central Valley School District school enrollment ranges from 28 students (lowest) to 1,575 students (highest), a spread of 1,547 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Central Valley School District student-counselor ratio is 343:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Central Valley School District is typically wider than the Central Valley School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Central Valley School District chronic absenteeism rate is 6.1% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.8%
Federal
65.2%
State
20.0%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
146 / 240
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Spokane County county, where this district is located.

$1,103
Studio/mo
$1,193
1 BR/mo
$1,531
2 BR/mo
$2,088
3 BR/mo
$2,506
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$95,282
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 32 schools in Central Valley School District.

White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.7%
Multiracial 7.0%
Other 3.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

4 / 32
Schools with AP
41 AP courses total
342.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
6.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Central Valley School District

School Enrollment
Ridgeline High School
1,575
University High School
1,410
Central Valley High School
1,380
Evergreen Middle School
668
Sunrise Elementary
644
Greenacres Elementary
637
Opportunity Elementary
631
Selkirk Middle School
613
Riverbend Elementary School
600
Greenacres Middle School
555
Liberty Lake Elementary
524
North Pines Middle School
504
Horizon Middle School
472
Liberty Creek Elementary School
453
Chester Elementary School
410
Summit School
383
Adams Elementary
376
Bowdish Middle School
359
Ponderosa Elementary
344
Central Valley Early Learning Center
325
University Elementary School
291
South Pines Elementary
288
Broadway Elementary
282
Mcdonald Elementary School
282
Progress Elementary School
280
Stem Academy at Svt
190
Central Valley Virtual Learning
166
Mica Peak High School
107
Cvsd Open Doors Programs
102
Spokane Valley Learning Academy
44
School to Life
38
Spokane Valley Tech Skills Center
28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Central Valley School District?

Central Valley School District has 32 schools, including 8 high, 6 middle, 11 other, 7 elementary. Total enrollment is 14,688 students.

How much does Central Valley School District spend per student?

Central Valley School District spends $17,566 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #146 in Washington.

What is the average teacher salary in Central Valley School District?

The average teacher salary in Central Valley School District is $95,282 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Central Valley School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Spokane County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Central Valley School District?

Central Valley School District students are 76.7% White, 9.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% African American, 1.7% Asian, averaged across 32 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Central Valley School District?

Central Valley School District has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #146 out of 240 districts in Washington. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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