Lidgerwood Elementary

Summary:

Lidgerwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Spokane, Washington, serving 315 students in grades PK-5. Despite its diverse student population and higher-than-average per-student spending, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Washington elementary schools, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to the Spokane School District and the state average.

Lidgerwood's academic struggles are evident across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 29.73% of Lidgerwood students were proficient in ELA, compared to 48.46% in the Spokane district and 52.63% statewide. In Math, the school's proficiency rate was just 25.68%, while the district and state averages were 38.41% and 41.68%, respectively. This consistent underperformance suggests that the school is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.

When compared to nearby schools in the Spokane area, such as Arlington Elementary, Regal Elementary, and Whitman Elementary, Lidgerwood stands out for its high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, with nearly 90% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This demographic factor, combined with the school's resource allocation and staffing, may be contributing to the academic challenges faced by Lidgerwood Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5510 N Lidgerwood
       Spokane, WA  99208


(509) 354-3225

District: Spokane School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
995th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,335 Help


Students who attend Lidgerwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Garry Middle School
High:    Rogers High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  309

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.0%
Two or more races:
17.2%
Hispanic:
12.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lidgerwood Elementary ranks worse than 85.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 27th among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Spokane School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lidgerwood Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55%), two or more races (17.2%), Hispanic (12.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lidgerwood Elementary is 11.8, which is the 9th best among 36 elementary schools in the Spokane School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lidgerwood Elementary is $17,335. 24 elementary schools in the Spokane School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lidgerwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lidgerwood Elementary 995th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Lidgerwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Spokane School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Spokane School District 123rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lidgerwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lidgerwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 27.06 803rd 1026 21.7%
2005 44.24 612th 1031 40.6%
2006 21.30 895th 1051 14.8%
2007 16.52 955th 1069 10.7%
2008 28.99 819th 1067 23.2%
2009 31.69 793rd 1072 26.0%
2010 36.74 733rd 1088 32.6%
2011 34.88 777th 1092 28.8%
2012 46.99 621st 1097 43.4%
2013 37.27 740th 1106 33.1%
2015 30.88 783rd 1067 26.6%
2016 18.62 895th 1053 15.0%
2017 15.91 929th 1056 12.0%
2018 15.46 930th 1054 11.8%
2019 11.90 1037th 1130 8.2%
2021 14.15 987th 1107 10.8%
2022 11.19 1084th 1169 7.3%
2023 19.61 980th 1169 16.2%
2024 17.95 995th 1168 14.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lidgerwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.65 300th 303 1.0%
2021 17.09 114th 128 10.9%
2022 12.21 237th 252 6.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lidgerwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.28 423rd 637 33.6%
2019 14.54 555th 566 1.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lidgerwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.05 838th 979 14.4%
2021 31.27 619th 854 27.5%
2022 21.39 886th 1019 13.1%
2023 26.75 820th 1013 19.1%
2024 25.47 828th 1024 19.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Lidgerwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.59 888th 1004 11.6%
2019 14.32 960th 1068 10.1%
2021 14.13 922nd 1008 8.5%
2022 12.62 1015th 1100 7.7%
2023 20.00 906th 1094 17.2%
2024 21.26 892nd 1093 18.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Lidgerwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.48 851st 999 14.8%
2019 11.68 994th 1075 7.5%
2021 21.72 824th 1025 19.6%
2022 13.32 1009th 1113 9.3%
2023 20.44 918th 1099 16.5%
2024 23.23 871st 1099 20.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lidgerwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.01 506th 540 6.3%
2019 11.45 674th 697 3.3%
2022 20.27 625th 694 9.9%
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Rank History for White students at Lidgerwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.57 710th 833 14.8%
2019 12.71 954th 1027 7.1%
2021 7.96 918th 943 2.7%
2022 11.28 980th 1031 4.9%
2023 25.89 817th 1011 19.2%
2024 18.65 890th 1009 11.8%
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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.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Monday, February 13, 2017

Open Quote I really love the principal mr. Barnes he is extremely engaged with the students always present for any after-school activities during lunch time and always roaming the hallways during school. I have really enjoyed some of her teachers and not so much some of the other ones it's been about half and half. I think it is unfair that the teachers don't allow them to participate in things such as Valentine's Day or parties they are in elementary school they should be allowed to engage in fun activities such as these. I'm also very unhappy that they do not have buses to this school because it is a madhouse when trying to pick up your children at the end of the day. I do love some of the great after-school activities they do like Lego building competitions and book bingo and movie Nights. My daughter has seem to be top of her class all four years of being here so I know she is soaking in a lot of knowledge. I also wish they would have more Sports programs through the school of the only one they do now is like cross country but I wish they had things such as soccer or baseball through the school. Also I wish they had more dairy-free and gluten-free options when it comes to school lunches I am highly disappointed in the food options for children it seems to be full of sugar and carbs Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lidgerwood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 280 7 2 4 13 n/a n/a 0 306
1989 273 16 2 6 19 n/a n/a 0 316
1990 301 17 8 7 8 n/a n/a 0 341
1991 300 17 10 6 20 n/a n/a 0 353
1992 309 18 14 9 22 n/a n/a 0 372
1993 296 13 12 6 23 n/a n/a 0 350
1994 290 12 10 8 22 n/a n/a 0 342
1995 261 19 13 5 16 n/a n/a 0 314
1996 261 19 13 5 16 n/a n/a 0 314
1997 272 16 9 9 22 n/a n/a 0 328
1998 276 16 16 8 24 n/a n/a 0 340
1999 290 15 16 12 18 n/a n/a 0 351
2000 289 24 16 15 16 n/a n/a 0 360
2001 244 24 18 16 14 n/a n/a 0 316
2002 240 18 10 19 21 n/a n/a 0 308
2003 240 18 10 19 21 n/a n/a 0 308
2004 227 24 12 15 26 n/a n/a 0 304
2005 208 28 15 17 25 n/a n/a 5 298
2006 148 11 5 16 24 n/a n/a 16 220
2007 194 25 21 18 27 n/a n/a 15 300
2008 173 16 23 20 31 n/a n/a 38 301
2009 200 14 28 19 25 n/a n/a 33 319
2010 207 12 25 22 17 n/a n/a 30 313
2011 267 15 11 17 11 25 26 0 372
2012 231 10 19 34 16 18 40 0 368
2013 197 8 16 46 16 23 54 0 360
2014 196 13 10 58 4 15 80 0 376
2015 203 11 9 57 4 11 83 0 378
2016 207 7 13 53 4 12 88 0 384
2017 243 12 13 58 7 21 88 0 442
2018 220 12 18 65 7 20 74 0 416
2019 215 20 17 63 6 24 88 0 433
2020 220 20 14 75 6 22 80 0 437
2021 194 24 17 67 5 28 75 0 410
2022 192 23 14 57 4 19 80 0 389
2023 163 16 11 43 5 18 59 0 315
2024 170 18 12 39 6 11 53 0 309

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 Lidgerwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 15.0 20.4 0
1989 316 14.0 22.5 n/a
1990 341 14.0 24.3 0
1991 353 14.0 25.2 n/a
1992 372 15.5 24.0 n/a
1993 350 16.0 21.9 n/a
1994 342 15.0 22.8 n/a
1995 314 15.0 20.9 n/a
1996 314 15.0 20.9 n/a
1997 328 13.7 23.9 n/a
1998 340 15.5 21.9 n/a
1999 351 17.3 20.3 n/a
2000 360 17.5 20.6 n/a
2001 316 16.0 19.8 n/a
2002 308 16.5 18.7 76.3
2003 308 16.5 18.7 76.3
2004 304 16.0 19.0 70.4
2005 298 16.4 18.2 73.4
2006 220 13.1 16.8 0
2007 300 17.0 17.6 75.4
2008 301 17.0 17.7 90.1
2009 319 17.0 18.8 87.8
2010 313 20.2 15.5 105.7
2011 372 22.7 16.3 78.8
2012 368 20.3 18.0 81
2013 360 22.4 16.0 85
2014 376 n/a n/a 85.9
2015 378 27.0 14.0 85.4
2016 384 26.0 14.7 88
2017 442 27.4 16.0 86.2
2018 416 30.2 13.7 89.7
2019 433 30.8 14.0 87.1
2020 437 29.6 14.7 86.3
2021 410 28.2 14.5 90.7
2022 389 31.9 12.1 89.7
2023 315 29.5 10.6 88.3
2024 309 26.1 11.8 88.3

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 Lidgerwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 15.0 20.4 0
1989 316 14.0 22.5 n/a
1990 341 14.0 24.3 0
1991 353 14.0 25.2 n/a
1992 372 15.5 24.0 n/a
1993 350 16.0 21.9 n/a
1994 342 15.0 22.8 n/a
1995 314 15.0 20.9 n/a
1996 314 15.0 20.9 n/a
1997 328 13.7 23.9 n/a
1998 340 15.5 21.9 n/a
1999 351 17.3 20.3 n/a
2000 360 17.5 20.6 n/a
2001 316 16.0 19.8 n/a
2002 308 16.5 18.7 76.3
2003 308 16.5 18.7 76.3
2004 304 16.0 19.0 70.4
2005 298 16.4 18.2 73.4
2006 220 13.1 16.8 0
2007 300 17.0 17.6 75.4
2008 301 17.0 17.7 90.1
2009 319 17.0 18.8 87.8
2010 313 20.2 15.5 105.7
2011 372 22.7 16.3 78.8
2012 368 20.3 18.0 81
2013 360 22.4 16.0 85
2014 376 n/a n/a 85.9
2015 378 27.0 14.0 85.4
2016 384 26.0 14.7 88
2017 442 27.4 16.0 86.2
2018 416 30.2 13.7 89.7
2019 433 30.8 14.0 87.1
2020 437 29.6 14.7 86.3
2021 410 28.2 14.5 90.7
2022 389 31.9 12.1 89.7
2023 315 29.5 10.6 88.3
2024 309 26.1 11.8 88.3

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

Lidgerwood Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201697.2%0.0%0.0%1.4%98.6%98.6%100.0%97.2%98.6%98.6%
201791.8%0.0%4.1%4.1%0.0%95.9%94.5%98.6%93.2%95.9%94.5%
201886.0%0.0%8.0%6.0%0.0%90.0%92.0%94.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%
201992.9%0.0%0.0%4.3%2.9%95.7%92.9%98.6%95.7%95.7%92.9%
202092.6%3.7%0.0%0.0%1.9%94.4%94.4%94.4%92.6%94.4%94.4%94.4%94.4%94.4%
202194.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.8%94.6%96.4%98.2%96.4%96.4%98.2%98.2%98.2%96.4%
202289.3%1.8%0.0%0.0%3.6%91.1%91.1%96.4%89.3%91.1%92.9%92.9%92.9%91.1%
202387.2%0.0%0.0%4.3%0.0%89.4%89.4%89.4%93.6%89.4%95.7%95.7%95.7%89.4%
202492.3%5.1%0.0%2.6%2.6%94.9%94.9%92.3%94.9%94.9%94.9%94.9%94.9%94.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Lidgerwood Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201884.8%0.0%6.5%2.2%4.4%93.5%89.1%89.1%93.5%93.5%89.1%
201993.0%0.0%4.7%0.0%2.3%95.4%95.4%95.4%95.4%97.7%95.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Lidgerwood Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201994.8%0.2%2.8%1.2%97.9%97.6%97.2%97.6%97.9%97.6%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,124 (6.9%) $15,067 (93.1%) $16,192
2020 $1,406 (12.0%) $10,293 (88.0%) $11,700
2021 $1,035 (6.2%) $15,541 (93.8%) $16,576
2022 $2,326 (13.4%) $15,009 (86.6%) $17,335

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lidgerwood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1037th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 980th of 1169 Elementary schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lidgerwood Elementary)35.720.4
 15.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)51.544.2
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Lidgerwood Elementary)30.936.7
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Spokane School District)54.747.7
 7%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lidgerwood Elementary)29.722.6
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)52.549.1
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Lidgerwood Elementary)23.422.6
 0.9%
   4th Grade Math (Spokane School District)50.846.4
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lidgerwood Elementary)37.139.6
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)56.950.4
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Lidgerwood Elementary)23.239.6
 16.4%
   5th Grade Math (Spokane School District)45.737.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Lidgerwood Elementary)28.633.3
 4.8%
   5th Grade Science (Spokane School District)51.350.1
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lidgerwood Elementary)45.214.6
 30.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)59.147.3
 11.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.846
 11.8%
6th Grade Math (Lidgerwood Elementary)33.35.5
 27.9%
   6th Grade Math (Spokane School District)47.834.4
 13.4%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.735.9
 11.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lidgerwood Elementary)36.227
 9.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Spokane School District)57.449.6
 7.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Lidgerwood Elementary)27.232.1
 4.9%
   All Grades Math (Spokane School District)46.637.6
 9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Lidgerwood Elementary)28.633.3
 4.8%
   All Grades Science (Spokane School District)51.944.7
 7.1%
   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 Students433315
 27.3%
African American2016
 20%
American Indian65
 16.7%
Asian1711
 35.3%
Hispanic6343
 31.7%
Pacific Islander2418
 25%
White215163
 24.2%
Two or More Races8859
 33%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.1%88.3%
 1.2%


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Students at Lidgerwood Elementary are 55% White, 17% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Asian, 4% Pacific Islander, 2% American Indian.

Lidgerwood Elementary ranks in the bottom 14.8% of Washington elementary schools.

Students who attend Lidgerwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Garry Middle School
High : Rogers High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 309 students attended Lidgerwood Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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