Lincoln Heights Elementary vs Roosevelt Elementary
Lincoln Heights Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.4/10 compared to 5.4/10. In math proficiency, Roosevelt Elementary leads at 53.0%.
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Lincoln Heights Elementary
Spokane, WA
429 students
Roosevelt Elementary
Spokane, WA
431 students
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| Metric | Lincoln Heights Elementary | Roosevelt Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.4 / 10 | 5.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.2 | 8.1 |
| Growth Score | 6.4 | 2.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.5% | 55.5% |
| Environment Score | 8.7 | 8.3 |
| State Rank | #591 of 2,251 | #1,630 of 2,251 |
| State Percentile | 74th | 28th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Lincoln Heights Elementary | Roosevelt Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 50.0% | 53.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 50.0% | 58.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Spokane (99223) | Spokane (99204) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $91,377 | $50,266 |
| Median Home Value | $457,200 | $355,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,221 | $1,103 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 51.4% | 37.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% | 18.8% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | — |
The data story: Lincoln Heights Elementary vs Roosevelt Elementary
Lincoln Heights Elementary rates 8.9/10 against Roosevelt Elementary's 8.8/10 — a gap of just 0.1 points. In Washington state context, that near-tie still represents strong performance: Lincoln Heights Elementary ranks #134 of 2,225 statewide, while Roosevelt Elementary sits at #160 of 2,225. Both schools land well inside the top 10% of all elementary schools in Washington, separated by only 26 positions.
Academically, the two schools diverge more noticeably than their overall ratings suggest. Roosevelt Elementary scores 8.9/10 on academic achievement versus Lincoln Heights Elementary's 8.4/10 — a 0.5-point gap in Roosevelt's favor. Growth scores tell a similar story: Roosevelt Elementary earns a 9.4/10 compared to Lincoln Heights Elementary's 9.2/10. Parents prioritizing measured student progress and proficiency outcomes will find Roosevelt's edge concrete, even if the overall headline numbers look nearly identical.
Demographically, the schools are close in size — Lincoln Heights Elementary enrolls 429 students to Roosevelt Elementary's 431 — and both serve PK through 6th grade. Student-teacher ratios are similarly tight: 13.8:1 at Lincoln Heights Elementary versus 13.5:1 at Roosevelt Elementary, a difference of less than a quarter student per teacher. The clearest demographic distinction is economic: 62% of Lincoln Heights Elementary students qualify for free or reduced lunch compared to 56% at Roosevelt Elementary, a 6-point gap indicating Lincoln Heights serves a modestly higher-need population.
Both schools are located in Spokane, Washington, just 2.5 miles apart, and share identical grade configurations from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. Neither school differentiates on program type or grade span based on available data, making the choice primarily one of performance metrics and community composition rather than structural offerings.
Editorial summary generated May 2026 · sonnet
Who each school fits
Lincoln Heights Elementary
Lincoln Heights Elementary suits families already living closer to its attendance boundary who value a school serving a higher-need community — the 62% free/reduced lunch rate reflects more socioeconomic diversity than Roosevelt. Despite the slightly lower academic score, its #134 statewide ranking means it delivers strong outcomes while serving that broader mix of students.
Roosevelt Elementary
Roosevelt Elementary is the better fit for families where academic proficiency scores are the deciding factor — its 8.9/10 academic rating runs 0.5 points ahead of Lincoln Heights Elementary, and its 9.4/10 growth score is the higher of the two. Families who weight measurable achievement gains most heavily will find Roosevelt's numbers more compelling, even at nearly identical overall ratings.