- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Pasadena Park Elementary held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 530969001646 · Spokane, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 17.2:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: West Valley High School (836 students)
Pasadena Park Elementary held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Pasadena Park 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
- This school
Pasadena Park Elementary
362 students
- Dishman Hills 296
Dishman Hills High School
296 students
- Seth Woodard E 262
Seth Woodard Elementary
262 students
- Ness Elementar 243
Ness Elementary
243 students
What this shows Pasadena Park Elementary reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pasadena Park Elementary compares
Pasadena Park 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~362 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.