Enrollment
549
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spokane, WA
Windsor Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Windsor Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530123000228
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windsor Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools.
- #7 of 17
- public schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Windsor Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windsor Elementary ranks #7 of 17 public schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Cheney School District · Washington
NCES ID 530123000228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Windsor Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Windsor Elementary
Windsor Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Spokane, Washington, enrolling 549 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 549 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 505 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #179.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 549 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Cheney School District spends $14,274 per pupil, 27% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Spokane's public schools, it stands alongside North Central High School (1,647 students): Windsor Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 18.1:1).
Cheney School District also operates Cheney High School (1,491 students) and Cheney Middle School (637 students) alongside Windsor 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 Windsor Elementary compares
Windsor 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 32% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Washington - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$14,274
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 549 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Windsor Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cheney School District, which includes Windsor Elementary.
$14,274
Per student
-27%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 65.4%
Federal 11.4%
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 Windsor Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheney High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheney Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Betz Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windsor Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Spokane
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
North Central High School
Standard public school
1,647 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Spokane International Academy
Standard public school
824 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Hamblen Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Linwood Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 12:1 students per teacher
Hutton Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mullan Road Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 11.4:1 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 (~549 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Windsor Elementary's federal record.
- Compare Windsor Elementary against another school. Compare schools
- Cheney School District's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Windsor Elementary
How many students attend Windsor Elementary?
Windsor Elementary has 549 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spokane, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windsor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Windsor Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Windsor Elementary?
30.6% of students at Windsor Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windsor Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Windsor Elementary is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windsor Elementary?
Windsor Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Windsor Elementary rank among public schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Windsor Elementary ranks #7 of 17 public 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 public schools in Spokane on the city page.
Is Windsor Elementary a good school?
Windsor Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools. 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 Cheney School District?
Besides Windsor Elementary, Cheney School District also operates Cheney High School (1,491 students), Cheney Middle School (637 students), and Sunset Elementary (634 students). See the Cheney School District district page for the complete list.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.