Lake Spokane Elementary

Lake Spokane Elementary serves 455 students across grades PK through 5 in Nine Mile Falls, Washington. The school earns a composite score of 9.0 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating — and ranks #59 out of 2,225 public schools statewide. That places Lake Spokane ahead of 97% of Washington schools, a margin that holds across grade-level groupings as well: among elementary schools, it ranks #58 out of 1,202.

Academic performance scores an 8.2 out of 10, but the standout number is growth: a 9.8 out of 10 shows students advancing faster than predicted regardless of where they begin. Growth at this level signals that the school is moving students forward across the full ability range, not just benefiting from a high-achieving enrollment. Those combined scores make Lake Spokane the top-ranked school among four public schools in Nine Mile Falls.

A student-teacher ratio of 14.2 to 1 keeps class sizes manageable and supports individualized attention throughout the early grades. For families comparing elementary options in Washington, Lake Spokane's data places it among the strongest-performing schools in the state.

Located in a rural area, Lake Spokane Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.