Very Good
#485 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 22% in state
South Pines Elementary
Elementary School · Central Valley School District · Spokane Valley, WA
A Central Valley School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12021 E 24th Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
- Math 54% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Pines Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 55% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.9%
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 South Pines 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 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,770/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spokane Valley), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Mcdonald Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Opportunity ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 618 | Compare → |
| University Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 257 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Central Valley School District
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #5 of 30
- District spending per student
- $15,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Pines Elementary is listed in Central Valley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Pines Elementary
South Pines Elementary is a public elementary school in Spokane Valley, WA, part of Central Valley School District, serving approximately 291 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #485 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Pines Elementary
What grades does South Pines Elementary serve?
South Pines Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend South Pines Elementary?
South Pines Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Pines Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Pines Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Pines Elementary rank in WA?
South Pines Elementary ranks #485 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is South Pines Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South Pines Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 South Pines Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Pines Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Pines Elementary a charter school?
No, South Pines Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Pines Elementary a Title I school?
No, South Pines Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Pines Elementary?
62.9% of students at South Pines 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Spokane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (509) 558-4400
- 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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