Enrollment
402
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spokane Valley, WA
Trentwood School
Federal NCES profile for Trentwood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530228000316
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trentwood School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Spokane Valley · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Trentwood School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trentwood School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Spokane Valley, WA.
School address
District: East Valley School District (Spokane) · Washington
NCES ID 530228000316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trentwood School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trentwood School
Trentwood School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Spokane Valley, Washington, enrolling 402 students.
At 16.8:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 64.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 402 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 419 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #150.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Spokane Valley's public schools, it stands alongside Sunrise Elementary (644 students): Trentwood School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 15:1).
East Valley School District (Spokane) also operates East Valley High School (912 students) and Trent School (511 students) alongside Trentwood School.
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 Trentwood School compares
Trentwood School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 44% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Washington - lower ratio than 46% 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
$16,201
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Trentwood School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Valley School District (Spokane), which includes Trentwood School.
$16,201
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 63.0%
Federal 15.3%
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 Trentwood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trent School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Farms Steam School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Continuous Curriculum School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trentwood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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
Similar other 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 (~402 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Trentwood School
How many students attend Trentwood School?
Trentwood School has 402 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spokane Valley, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trentwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trentwood School is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 7% 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 Trentwood School?
64.8% of students at Trentwood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trentwood School?
The largest demographic group at Trentwood School is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Spokane Valley, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trentwood School?
Trentwood School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Trentwood School rank among public schools in Spokane Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Trentwood School ranks #3 of 3 public 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 public schools in Spokane Valley on the city page.
Is Trentwood School a good school?
Trentwood School earns 48/100 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 East Valley School District (Spokane)?
Besides Trentwood School, East Valley School District (Spokane) also operates East Valley High School (912 students), Trent School (511 students), and East Valley Middle School (394 students). See the East Valley School District (Spokane) district page for the complete list.
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