Excellent
#280 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 13% in state
Westview Elementary
Elementary School · Spokane School District · Spokane, WA
A Spokane School District elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3520 W. Bismark, Spokane, WA 99205
- Math 48% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westview Elementary score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 51% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (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
71.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Westview 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 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$72,547
Median home value
$286,300
Median rent
$1,250/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99205; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balboa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Assumption Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Browne ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Indian Trail ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 290 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Spokane School District
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #9 of 57
- District spending per student
- $18,334NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westview Elementary is listed in Spokane School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westview Elementary
Westview Elementary is a public elementary school in Spokane, WA, part of Spokane School District, serving approximately 329 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #280 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westview Elementary
What grades does Westview Elementary serve?
Westview Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Westview Elementary?
Westview Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westview Elementary is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westview Elementary rank in WA?
Westview Elementary ranks #280 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Westview Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Westview Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Westview Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westview Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Westview Elementary a charter school?
No, Westview Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westview Elementary a Title I school?
No, Westview Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westview Elementary?
71.4% of students at Westview 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
- 329
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Spokane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (509) 354-4300
- Area population (ZIP 99205)
- 43,340
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 99205; 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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