Enrollment
178
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spokane, WA
Millwood Kindergarten Center
Federal NCES profile for Millwood Kindergarten Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530969001643
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Millwood Kindergarten Center earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools.
- #10 of 11
- elementary schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Millwood Kindergarten Center has class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Millwood Kindergarten Center ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: West Valley School District (Spokane) · Washington
NCES ID 530969001643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Millwood Kindergarten Center compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Millwood Kindergarten Center
Millwood Kindergarten Center is a mid-sized elementary school in Spokane, Washington, enrolling 178 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.2% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 178 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 130 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #106, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 178 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding West Valley School District (Spokane) spends $14,803 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Spokane's elementary schools, it stands alongside Skyline Elementary (412 students): Millwood Kindergarten Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 20.6:1).
West Valley School District (Spokane) also operates West Valley High School (836 students) and Centennial Middle School (536 students) alongside Millwood Kindergarten Center.
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 Millwood Kindergarten Center compares
Millwood Kindergarten Center on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 17% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in Washington - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,803
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Millwood Kindergarten Center is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Valley School District (Spokane), which includes Millwood Kindergarten Center.
$14,803
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 66.2%
Federal 11.7%
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 Millwood Kindergarten Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasadena Park Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dishman Hills High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seth Woodard Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Millwood Kindergarten Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in Spokane
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Skyline Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Prairie View Elementary
Standard public school
386 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Libby Center
Special-education school
305 students 9:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
250 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Orchard Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
79 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
West Valley Virtual Learning Center
Alternative education program
40 students 20:1 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 (~178 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Millwood Kindergarten Center
How many students attend Millwood Kindergarten Center?
Millwood Kindergarten Center has 178 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spokane, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Millwood Kindergarten Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Millwood Kindergarten Center is 13.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% 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 Millwood Kindergarten Center?
37.2% of students at Millwood Kindergarten Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Millwood Kindergarten Center?
The largest demographic group at Millwood Kindergarten Center is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Millwood Kindergarten Center?
Millwood Kindergarten Center has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Millwood Kindergarten Center rank among elementary schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Millwood Kindergarten Center ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Spokane, 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 on the city page.
Is Millwood Kindergarten Center a good school?
Millwood Kindergarten Center earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools. 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 West Valley School District (Spokane)?
Besides Millwood Kindergarten Center, West Valley School District (Spokane) also operates West Valley High School (836 students), Centennial Middle School (536 students), and Pasadena Park Elementary (362 students). See the West Valley School District (Spokane) district page for the complete list.
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