- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spokane, WA
Ness Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ness Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530969001641
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ness Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 11
- elementary schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 69.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ness Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ness Elementary ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: West Valley School District (Spokane) · Washington
NCES ID 530969001641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Ness Elementary held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.7 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 530969001641 · Spokane, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 15.2:1 · 69.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: West Valley High School (836 students)
Ness Elementary held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.7 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ness Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High School
836 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
536 students
- Pasadena Park
Pasadena Park Elementary
362 students
- Dishman Hills 296
Dishman Hills High School
296 students
- Seth Woodard E 262
Seth Woodard Elementary
262 students
- This school 243
Ness Elementary
243 students
What this shows Ness Elementary reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ness Elementary compares
Ness Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 | 69.7% | ▲ 55% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 70% | - | - |
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.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; 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
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,335
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Ness Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Valley School District (Spokane) reports $15,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ness Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasadena Park Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dishman Hills High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seth Woodard Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ness Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~243 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ness Elementary
How many students attend Ness Elementary?
Ness Elementary has 243 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spokane, WA. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ness Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ness 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 Ness Elementary?
69.7% of students at Ness Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ness Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ness Elementary is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ness Elementary?
Ness Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ness Elementary rank among elementary schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Ness Elementary ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in West Valley School District (Spokane)?
Besides Ness Elementary, 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.