How do these schools compare?
| Metric | McDonald Elementary School | University High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Spokane Valley, WA | Spokane Valley, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 282 | 1,410 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.3% | 33.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | McDonald Elementary School | University High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,566 | $17,566 |
| District | Central Valley School District | Central Valley School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | McDonald Elementary School | University High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.3% | 83.6% |
| African American | 4.3% | 4.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% | 5.0% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 3.9% | 1.4% |
| Multiracial | 8.2% | 3.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | McDonald Elementary School | University High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 14 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 282:1 | 201.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 3.9% | 13.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.