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University Elementary School

Summary:

University Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Spokane Valley, Washington, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of around 290. The school is part of the Central Valley School District, which is ranked 71 out of 247 school districts in Washington and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

University Elementary School faces several challenges, including consistently ranking in the bottom half of Washington elementary schools, indicating that the school is underperforming compared to its peers across the state. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student groups, such as male students, White students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who are performing significantly below average. The school has a higher percentage of White students and lower percentages of Hispanic and Asian students compared to the state average, which may suggest a lack of racial diversity and representation. However, the school's strengths in science performance, particularly in 5th grade, could be an area to leverage for improvement.

When comparing University Elementary School to nearby schools within the Central Valley School District, there is a notable variation in performance. Schools like Chester Elementary and Sunrise Elementary consistently outperform University Elementary in academic proficiency rates, while schools like Opportunity Elementary and Adams Elementary have similar or lower academic performance. These differences may be attributed to factors such as socioeconomic status and racial diversity among the student populations.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1613 S University Rd
       Spokane Valley, WA  99206-5699

(509) 558-4650

District: Central Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
634th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,637 Help


Students who attend University Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bowdish Middle School
High:    University High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  257

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.8%
Hispanic:
11.7%
Two or more races:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details University Elementary School ranks worse than 54.3% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 12th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Central Valley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.8%), Hispanic (11.7%), two or more races (10.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University Elementary School is 12.2, which is the lowest among 18 elementary schools in the Central Valley School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at University Elementary School is $18,637, which is the 5th highest among 15 elementary schools in the Central Valley School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

University Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks University Elementary School 634th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See University Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Central Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Valley School District 71st of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for University Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at University Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.33 647th 1026 36.9%
2005 38.23 689th 1031 33.2%
2006 50.41 541st 1051 48.5%
2007 60.17 421st 1069 60.6%
2008 48.00 591st 1067 44.6%
2009 45.30 621st 1072 42.1%
2010 52.24 522nd 1088 52.0%
2011 43.41 642nd 1092 41.2%
2012 48.86 595th 1097 45.8%
2013 49.96 601st 1106 45.7%
2015 57.50 437th 1067 59.0%
2016 41.79 639th 1053 39.3%
2017 56.20 469th 1056 55.6%
2018 66.85 349th 1054 66.9%
2019 40.77 684th 1130 39.5%
2021 39.89 629th 1107 43.2%
2022 25.55 892nd 1169 23.7%
2023 44.31 623rd 1169 46.7%
2024 44.09 634th 1168 45.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at University Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.64 112th 637 82.4%
2019 18.16 528th 566 6.7%
2024 48.39 169th 339 50.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at University Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.49 204th 835 75.6%
2019 64.38 290th 979 70.4%
2022 31.32 754th 1019 26.0%
2023 51.61 477th 1013 52.9%
2024 54.06 449th 1024 56.2%
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Rank History for Female students at University Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.71 535th 1004 46.7%
2019 29.54 808th 1068 24.3%
2021 55.75 410th 1008 59.3%
2022 45.66 568th 1100 48.4%
2023 54.48 469th 1094 57.1%
2024 54.78 466th 1093 57.4%
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Rank History for Male students at University Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.91 162nd 999 83.8%
2019 56.04 469th 1075 56.4%
2021 25.52 769th 1025 25.0%
2022 16.10 979th 1113 12.0%
2023 34.81 708th 1099 35.6%
2024 38.31 673rd 1099 38.8%
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Rank History for White students at University Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.37 442nd 833 46.9%
2019 24.87 840th 1027 18.2%
2021 28.98 691st 943 26.7%
2022 21.69 874th 1031 15.2%
2023 38.27 640th 1011 36.7%
2024 43.38 586th 1009 41.9%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

University Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for University Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 406 6 6 8 9 n/a n/a 0 435
1989 396 4 3 10 3 n/a n/a 0 416
1990 481 6 4 13 10 n/a n/a 0 514
1991 374 5 4 1 3 n/a n/a 0 387
1992 479 5 4 5 7 n/a n/a 0 500
1993 419 7 4 5 5 n/a n/a 0 440
1994 386 8 6 8 5 n/a n/a 0 413
1995 353 5 8 4 6 n/a n/a 0 376
1996 353 5 8 4 6 n/a n/a 0 376
1997 366 14 4 8 5 n/a n/a 0 397
1998 366 9 6 9 4 n/a n/a 0 394
1999 386 6 7 15 7 n/a n/a 0 421
2000 380 14 5 17 4 n/a n/a 0 420
2001 401 7 6 18 14 n/a n/a 0 446
2002 358 12 5 14 14 n/a n/a 0 403
2003 358 12 5 14 14 n/a n/a 0 403
2004 378 7 10 10 13 n/a n/a 0 418
2005 377 12 9 9 9 n/a n/a 0 416
2006 358 13 9 7 7 n/a n/a 0 394
2007 304 9 5 6 8 n/a n/a 0 332
2008 276 12 3 8 8 n/a n/a 17 324
2009 306 9 2 8 9 n/a n/a 25 359
2010 302 6 5 4 9 n/a n/a 19 345
2011 281 2 4 13 5 1 31 0 337
2012 262 4 4 12 1 0 19 0 302
2013 272 6 2 3 1 0 16 0 300
2014 270 7 5 16 2 0 12 0 312
2015 242 7 2 18 1 0 11 0 281
2016 249 7 3 26 4 2 8 0 299
2017 264 10 2 30 7 3 10 0 326
2018 224 9 6 36 6 1 15 0 297
2019 247 8 8 2 7 6 15 0 293
2020 251 10 7 12 8 7 17 0 312
2021 220 10 6 15 7 6 20 1 285
2022 222 6 3 20 6 5 25 1 288
2023 223 3 4 22 5 3 29 1 290
2024 187 3 2 30 1 5 28 1 257

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at University Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 435 20.0 21.7 0
1989 416 19.0 21.8 n/a
1990 514 20.0 25.7 0
1991 387 17.0 22.7 n/a
1992 500 21.5 23.2 n/a
1993 440 20.9 21.1 n/a
1994 413 20.0 20.6 n/a
1995 376 17.8 21.1 n/a
1996 376 17.8 21.1 n/a
1997 397 19.6 20.3 n/a
1998 394 20.2 19.5 n/a
1999 421 21.3 19.8 n/a
2000 420 20.7 20.3 n/a
2001 446 24.5 18.2 n/a
2002 403 23.6 17.1 44.4
2003 403 23.6 17.1 44.4
2004 418 24.0 17.4 38.3
2005 416 24.0 17.3 39.4
2006 394 25.4 15.5 40.4
2007 332 22.5 14.8 50.9
2008 324 21.5 15.1 50.8
2009 359 21.5 16.7 50.3
2010 345 19.0 18.1 53.4
2011 337 16.5 20.4 56.7
2012 302 15.5 19.4 56.6
2013 300 16.0 18.7 45.7
2014 312 n/a n/a 59.9
2015 281 23.0 12.2 57.3
2016 299 22.0 13.5 52.8
2017 326 23.1 14.1 46.3
2018 297 23.1 12.8 45.5
2019 293 22.8 12.8 13.3
2020 312 23.8 13.0 52.2
2021 285 26.0 10.9 42.8
2022 288 23.0 12.5 47.2
2023 290 24.0 12.0 59.3
2024 257 21.0 12.2 69.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio University Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 435 20.0 21.7 0
1989 416 19.0 21.8 n/a
1990 514 20.0 25.7 0
1991 387 17.0 22.7 n/a
1992 500 21.5 23.2 n/a
1993 440 20.9 21.1 n/a
1994 413 20.0 20.6 n/a
1995 376 17.8 21.1 n/a
1996 376 17.8 21.1 n/a
1997 397 19.6 20.3 n/a
1998 394 20.2 19.5 n/a
1999 421 21.3 19.8 n/a
2000 420 20.7 20.3 n/a
2001 446 24.5 18.2 n/a
2002 403 23.6 17.1 44.4
2003 403 23.6 17.1 44.4
2004 418 24.0 17.4 38.3
2005 416 24.0 17.3 39.4
2006 394 25.4 15.5 40.4
2007 332 22.5 14.8 50.9
2008 324 21.5 15.1 50.8
2009 359 21.5 16.7 50.3
2010 345 19.0 18.1 53.4
2011 337 16.5 20.4 56.7
2012 302 15.5 19.4 56.6
2013 300 16.0 18.7 45.7
2014 312 n/a n/a 59.9
2015 281 23.0 12.2 57.3
2016 299 22.0 13.5 52.8
2017 326 23.1 14.1 46.3
2018 297 23.1 12.8 45.5
2019 293 22.8 12.8 13.3
2020 312 23.8 13.0 52.2
2021 285 26.0 10.9 42.8
2022 288 23.0 12.5 47.2
2023 290 24.0 12.0 59.3
2024 257 21.0 12.2 69.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

University Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201690.7%0.0%0.0%4.7%93.0%95.3%100.0%97.7%97.7%95.3%
201786.4%0.0%1.7%0.0%6.8%88.1%89.8%91.5%88.1%91.5%91.5%
201893.6%0.0%0.0%2.1%0.0%95.7%97.9%95.7%97.9%97.9%97.9%
202090.6%3.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%94.3%94.3%94.3%94.3%94.3%94.3%94.3%94.3%94.3%
202182.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%82.9%87.8%92.7%92.7%87.8%92.7%92.7%92.7%87.8%
202275.6%7.3%0.0%0.0%4.9%80.5%80.5%85.4%78.1%80.5%78.1%78.1%78.1%80.5%
202385.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%85.7%88.1%92.9%92.9%88.1%92.9%92.9%92.9%88.1%
202480.6%2.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%83.3%83.3%83.3%83.3%83.3%83.3%83.3%83.3%83.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for University Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,329 (8.6%) $14,150 (91.4%) $15,479
2020 $1,409 (10.8%) $11,680 (89.2%) $13,090
2021 $1,754 (9.5%) $16,645 (90.5%) $18,399
2022 $3,404 (18.3%) $15,232 (81.7%) $18,637

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on University Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 684th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 623rd of 1169 Elementary schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (University Elementary School)52.156.5
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Valley School District)61.758
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (University Elementary School)55.158.7
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Central Valley School District)64.363.6
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (University Elementary School)52.938.1
 14.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Valley School District)59.653
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (University Elementary School)43.128.6
 14.6%
   4th Grade Math (Central Valley School District)58.550.8
 7.7%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (University Elementary School)6043.1
 16.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Valley School District)64.855.8
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (University Elementary School)34.342
 7.7%
   5th Grade Math (Central Valley School District)5146.2
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (University Elementary School)57.151
 6.2%
   5th Grade Science (Central Valley School District)6059.9
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (University Elementary School)54.546
 8.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Central Valley School District)66.156.4
 9.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (University Elementary School)45.243.5
 1.7%
   All Grades Math (Central Valley School District)54.845.3
 9.5%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (University Elementary School)57.151
 6.2%
   All Grades Science (Central Valley School District)58.555.1
 3.5%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students293290
 1%
African American83
 62.5%
American Indian75
 28.6%
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic222
 1000%
Pacific Islander63
 50%
White247223
 9.7%
Two or More Races1529
 93.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.3%59.3%
 46%

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Students who attend University Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bowdish Middle School
High : University High School

Students at University Elementary School are 73% White, 12% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% African American.

University Elementary School ranks 634th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 257 students attended University Elementary School.


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