How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Phil Snowdon Elementary | Sunset Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cheney, WA | Airway Heights, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 525 | 634 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.9:1 | 14.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.1% | 72.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Phil Snowdon Elementary | Sunset Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,596 | $14,596 |
| District | Cheney School District | Cheney School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Phil Snowdon Elementary | Sunset Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.0% | 47.9% |
| African American | 2.1% | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% | 18.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 4.8% | 14.8% |
| Multiracial | 6.9% | 9.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Phil Snowdon Elementary | Sunset Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 428:1 | 519:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.5% | 42.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 29 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.