- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spokane Valley, WA
South Pines Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Pines Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530111000201
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Pines Elementary earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 14
- schools in Spokane Valley · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Washington
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Pines Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Pines Elementary ranks #5 of 14 schools in Spokane Valley, WA.
School address
District: Central Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530111000201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
South Pines Elementary grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 530111000201 · Spokane Valley, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 12:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeline High School (1,575 students)
South Pines Elementary grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
South Pines Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgeline High
Ridgeline High School
1,575 students
- University Hig
University High School
1,410 students
- Central Valley
Central Valley High School
1,380 students
- Evergreen Midd
Evergreen Middle School
668 students
- Sunrise Elemen
Sunrise Elementary
644 students
- This school 288
South Pines Elementary
288 students
What this shows South Pines Elementary reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Pines Elementary compares
South Pines Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 32% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 10% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 11% in Washington - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,783
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 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, South Pines Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Valley School District reports $15,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Pines 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Pines Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 other schools in Spokane Valley
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sunrise Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 15:1 students per teacher
Opportunity Elementary
Standard public school
631 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Chester Elementary School
Standard public school
410 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Adams Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Standard public school
344 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Central Valley Early Learning Center
Special-education school
325 students 40.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Pines Elementary
How many students attend South Pines Elementary?
South Pines Elementary has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spokane Valley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Pines Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Pines Elementary is 12:1, which is 32% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 24% 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 South Pines Elementary?
40.7% of students at South Pines Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Pines Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Pines Elementary is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Spokane Valley, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Pines Elementary?
South Pines Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 South Pines Elementary rank among schools in Spokane Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, South Pines Elementary ranks #5 of 14 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 schools in Spokane Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Valley School District?
Besides South Pines 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.