Very Good
#482 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 22% in state
Ness Elementary
Elementary School · West Valley School District (spokane) · Spokane, WA
A West Valley School District (spokane) elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9612 E CATALDO, Spokane, WA 99206
- Math 55% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ness Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ness Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,571/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spokane), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,538
Median home value
$362,100
Median rent
$1,174/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Vianney SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Broadway ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Seth Woodard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 268 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Valley School District (spokane)
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,335NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ness Elementary is listed in West Valley School District (Spokane); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ness Elementary
Ness Elementary is a public elementary school in Spokane, WA, part of West Valley School District (spokane), serving approximately 246 students in grades 1st-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #482 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Ness Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ness Elementary
What grades does Ness Elementary serve?
Ness Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Ness Elementary?
Ness Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ness Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ness Elementary is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ness Elementary rank in WA?
Ness Elementary ranks #482 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Ness Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ness Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ness Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ness Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ness Elementary a charter school?
No, Ness Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ness Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ness Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ness Elementary?
72.0% of students at Ness Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Spokane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (509) 922-5470
- Area population (ZIP 99206)
- 41,442
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99206; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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