Enrollment
637
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spokane Valley, WA
Greenacres Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Greenacres Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530111000194
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenacres Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Spokane Valley · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenacres Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenacres Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Spokane Valley, WA.
School address
District: Central Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530111000194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenacres Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenacres Elementary
Greenacres Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Spokane Valley, Washington, enrolling 637 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.5% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 637 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 437 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Central Valley School District spends $15,379 per pupil, 21% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Spokane Valley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Riverbend Elementary School (600 students): Greenacres Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 15.4:1).
Central Valley School District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,575 students) and University High School (1,410 students) alongside Greenacres Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Greenacres Elementary compares
Greenacres Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▲ 1% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 637 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
637
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 36% in Washington - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,379
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Greenacres Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Valley School District, which includes Greenacres Elementary.
$15,379
Per student
-21%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 65.2%
Federal 14.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Greenacres Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenacres Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Spokane Valley
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Riverbend Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Summit School
Standard public school
383 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Central Valley Virtual Learning
Standard public school
166 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Spokane Valley Learning Academy
Standard public school
44 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~637 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Greenacres Elementary
How many students attend Greenacres Elementary?
Greenacres Elementary has 637 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spokane Valley, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenacres Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenacres Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenacres Elementary?
45.5% of students at Greenacres Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenacres Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Greenacres Elementary is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Spokane Valley, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenacres Elementary?
Greenacres Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greenacres Elementary rank among elementary schools in Spokane Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenacres Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Spokane Valley, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Spokane Valley on the city page.
Is Greenacres Elementary a good school?
Greenacres Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Central Valley School District?
Besides Greenacres Elementary, Central Valley School District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,575 students), University High School (1,410 students), and Central Valley High School (1,380 students). See the Central Valley School District district page for the complete list.
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