- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spokane Valley, WA
University Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for University Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530111000203
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 14
- schools in Spokane Valley · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
University Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Elementary School ranks #2 of 14 schools in Spokane Valley, WA.
School address
District: Central Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530111000203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
University Elementary School shrank from 290 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-11.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 530111000203 · Spokane Valley, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 12.1:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeline High School (1,575 students)
University Elementary School shrank from 290 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-11.4%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
University Elementary School 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 291
University Elementary School
291 students
What this shows University Elementary School reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Elementary School compares
University Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 9% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% 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
2.1%
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 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 7.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.5%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, University Elementary School 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 University Elementary School 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Valley High School | Larger | Lower 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 University Elementary School'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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Elementary School
How many students attend University Elementary School?
University Elementary School has 291 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spokane Valley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at University Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 31% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 23% 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 University Elementary School?
49.0% of students at University Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at University Elementary School is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Spokane Valley, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Elementary School?
University Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 University Elementary School rank among schools in Spokane Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, University Elementary School ranks #2 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 University Elementary School, 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.