Enrollment
362
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spokane, WA
Pasadena Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pasadena Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530969001646
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pasadena Park Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #6 of 11
- elementary schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pasadena Park Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pasadena Park Elementary ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: West Valley School District (Spokane) · Washington
NCES ID 530969001646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pasadena Park Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pasadena Park Elementary
Pasadena Park Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Spokane, Washington, enrolling 362 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 362 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 407 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #141.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding West Valley School District (Spokane) spends $14,803 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Spokane's elementary schools, it stands alongside Skyline Elementary (412 students): Pasadena Park Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.2:1 vs 20.6:1).
West Valley School District (Spokane) also operates West Valley High School (836 students) and Centennial Middle School (536 students) alongside Pasadena Park 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 Pasadena Park Elementary compares
Pasadena Park 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 18% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Washington - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 362 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. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 78.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 3.9%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Pasadena Park Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Valley School District (Spokane), which includes Pasadena Park Elementary.
$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 Pasadena Park Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dishman Hills High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seth Woodard Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ness Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pasadena Park Elementary'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
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~362 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pasadena Park Elementary
How many students attend Pasadena Park Elementary?
Pasadena Park Elementary has 362 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spokane, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pasadena Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pasadena Park Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% higher 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 Pasadena Park Elementary?
37.0% of students at Pasadena Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pasadena Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pasadena Park Elementary is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pasadena Park Elementary?
Pasadena Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Pasadena Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Pasadena Park Elementary ranks #6 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 Pasadena Park Elementary a good school?
Pasadena Park Elementary earns 50/100 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 West Valley School District (Spokane)?
Besides Pasadena Park Elementary, West Valley School District (Spokane) also operates West Valley High School (836 students), Centennial Middle School (536 students), and Dishman Hills High School (296 students). See the West Valley School District (Spokane) district page for the complete list.
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