Linwood Elementary

Summary:

Linwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Spokane, Washington, serving 513 students in grades PK-5. Despite higher per-student spending, the school consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Washington elementary schools, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state averages.

Linwood's diverse student population has a high percentage of minority (48.73%) and low-income (79.53%) students, which may contribute to its persistent underperformance. The school's academic achievement lags behind nearby schools in the Spokane School District, such as Balboa Elementary and Willard Elementary, as well as schools in the neighboring Mead School District, like Prairie View Elementary and Evergreen Elementary School.

The persistent underperformance and equity concerns at Linwood Elementary suggest the need for a comprehensive review and targeted interventions to address the root causes of its struggles and ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 906 W Weile Ave
       Spokane, WA  99208-6278


(509) 354-3400

District: Spokane School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
903rd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,110 Help


Students who attend Linwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Salk Middle School
High:    Shadle Park High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  513

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.3%
Two or more races:
18.3%
Hispanic:
14.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Linwood Elementary ranks worse than 77.3% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 24th 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 24.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Linwood Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.3%), two or more races (18.3%), Hispanic (14%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Linwood Elementary is 12, which is the 17th 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 Linwood Elementary is $19,110, which is the 13th highest among 36 elementary schools in the Spokane School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Linwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Linwood Elementary 903rd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Linwood 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 Linwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Linwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.83 655th 1026 36.2%
2005 62.98 366th 1031 64.5%
2006 38.69 703rd 1051 33.1%
2007 32.44 777th 1069 27.3%
2008 34.43 756th 1067 29.1%
2009 41.86 676th 1072 36.9%
2010 37.17 722nd 1088 33.6%
2011 50.60 556th 1092 49.1%
2012 43.03 679th 1097 38.1%
2013 40.18 709th 1106 35.9%
2015 31.38 776th 1067 27.3%
2016 22.67 863rd 1053 18.0%
2017 24.19 825th 1056 21.9%
2018 17.55 903rd 1054 14.3%
2019 16.19 982nd 1130 13.1%
2021 19.68 891st 1107 19.5%
2022 20.73 957th 1169 18.1%
2023 15.58 1037th 1169 11.3%
2024 24.59 903rd 1168 22.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Linwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.70 208th 212 1.9%
2019 7.39 295th 303 2.6%
2021 36.53 73rd 128 43.0%
2022 28.36 195th 252 22.6%
2023 17.93 179th 194 7.7%
2024 22.79 164th 188 12.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Linwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.93 297th 339 12.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Linwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.46 649th 835 22.3%
2019 24.25 824th 979 15.8%
2021 26.90 673rd 854 21.2%
2022 26.38 831st 1019 18.4%
2023 24.04 851st 1013 16.0%
2024 41.35 629th 1024 38.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Linwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.99 834th 1004 16.9%
2019 18.30 921st 1068 13.8%
2021 16.01 899th 1008 10.8%
2022 19.13 930th 1100 15.5%
2023 13.97 990th 1094 9.5%
2024 21.24 893rd 1093 18.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Linwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.15 896th 999 10.3%
2019 17.59 921st 1075 14.3%
2021 25.45 771st 1025 24.8%
2022 22.30 888th 1113 20.2%
2023 17.10 961st 1099 12.6%
2024 29.18 785th 1099 28.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Linwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.00 186th 697 73.3%
2023 31.02 463rd 633 26.9%
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Rank History for White students at Linwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.09 793rd 833 4.8%
2019 13.18 946th 1027 7.9%
2021 12.18 879th 943 6.8%
2022 17.03 923rd 1031 10.5%
2023 10.33 958th 1011 5.2%
2024 16.63 916th 1009 9.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Linwood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 430 9 5 4 4 n/a n/a 0 452
1989 388 9 8 5 11 n/a n/a 0 421
1990 398 11 9 6 6 n/a n/a 0 430
1991 424 15 10 4 7 n/a n/a 0 460
1992 464 10 8 4 9 n/a n/a 0 495
1993 471 14 13 10 19 n/a n/a 0 527
1994 459 13 15 11 15 n/a n/a 0 513
1995 445 13 15 17 12 n/a n/a 0 502
1996 445 13 15 17 12 n/a n/a 0 502
1997 437 13 8 10 13 n/a n/a 0 481
1998 434 22 11 9 11 n/a n/a 0 487
1999 427 22 5 9 12 n/a n/a 0 475
2000 426 29 5 10 23 n/a n/a 0 493
2001 385 19 13 7 25 n/a n/a 0 449
2002 363 29 10 13 20 n/a n/a 0 435
2003 363 29 10 13 20 n/a n/a 0 435
2004 368 21 12 13 19 n/a n/a 0 433
2005 389 18 6 20 17 n/a n/a 0 450
2006 365 21 4 25 21 n/a n/a 9 445
2007 337 12 10 17 20 n/a n/a 21 417
2008 322 11 17 24 23 n/a n/a 24 421
2009 300 11 26 21 16 n/a n/a 38 412
2010 297 13 29 27 11 n/a n/a 37 414
2011 353 12 1 22 11 23 14 0 436
2012 269 16 0 49 6 17 61 0 418
2013 279 12 0 54 4 12 73 0 434
2014 275 11 0 46 2 11 71 0 416
2015 284 10 0 53 3 9 79 0 438
2016 318 10 0 46 2 21 87 0 484
2017 315 11 1 55 2 25 107 0 516
2018 316 11 2 69 2 10 110 0 520
2019 291 15 3 60 3 16 123 0 511
2020 309 20 7 63 2 24 101 0 526
2021 272 18 7 66 4 23 78 0 468
2022 264 14 8 69 6 27 85 0 473
2023 263 21 17 72 7 39 94 0 513

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 Linwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 452 21.0 21.5 0
1989 421 19.0 22.1 n/a
1990 430 20.5 20.9 0
1991 460 21.4 21.4 n/a
1992 495 23.0 21.5 n/a
1993 527 23.5 22.4 n/a
1994 513 22.5 22.8 n/a
1995 502 22.0 22.8 n/a
1996 502 22.0 22.8 n/a
1997 481 22.6 21.3 n/a
1998 487 22.5 21.6 n/a
1999 475 22.1 21.5 n/a
2000 493 23.0 21.4 n/a
2001 449 22.4 20.0 n/a
2002 435 22.9 19.0 49.2
2003 435 22.9 19.0 49.2
2004 433 22.0 19.7 55.4
2005 450 22.2 20.3 54.9
2006 445 23.0 19.3 62.8
2007 417 24.0 17.4 59.1
2008 421 23.4 18.0 61.2
2009 412 23.4 17.6 71.1
2010 414 22.2 18.5 79.3
2011 436 21.9 19.8 64.2
2012 418 21.9 19.0 68.7
2013 434 25.0 17.3 70
2014 416 n/a n/a 71.4
2015 438 27.0 16.2 72.1
2016 484 30.0 16.1 72.9
2017 516 32.3 15.9 71.7
2018 520 35.0 14.8 71.2
2019 511 35.2 14.5 73.8
2020 526 35.4 14.8 72.1
2021 468 33.5 13.9 68.8
2022 473 42.4 11.1 75.7
2023 513 42.4 12.0 79.5

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 Linwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 452 21.0 21.5 0
1989 421 19.0 22.1 n/a
1990 430 20.5 20.9 0
1991 460 21.4 21.4 n/a
1992 495 23.0 21.5 n/a
1993 527 23.5 22.4 n/a
1994 513 22.5 22.8 n/a
1995 502 22.0 22.8 n/a
1996 502 22.0 22.8 n/a
1997 481 22.6 21.3 n/a
1998 487 22.5 21.6 n/a
1999 475 22.1 21.5 n/a
2000 493 23.0 21.4 n/a
2001 449 22.4 20.0 n/a
2002 435 22.9 19.0 49.2
2003 435 22.9 19.0 49.2
2004 433 22.0 19.7 55.4
2005 450 22.2 20.3 54.9
2006 445 23.0 19.3 62.8
2007 417 24.0 17.4 59.1
2008 421 23.4 18.0 61.2
2009 412 23.4 17.6 71.1
2010 414 22.2 18.5 79.3
2011 436 21.9 19.8 64.2
2012 418 21.9 19.0 68.7
2013 434 25.0 17.3 70
2014 416 n/a n/a 71.4
2015 438 27.0 16.2 72.1
2016 484 30.0 16.1 72.9
2017 516 32.3 15.9 71.7
2018 520 35.0 14.8 71.2
2019 511 35.2 14.5 73.8
2020 526 35.4 14.8 72.1
2021 468 33.5 13.9 68.8
2022 473 42.4 11.1 75.7
2023 513 42.4 12.0 79.5

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

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201689.0%0.0%1.2%7.3%95.1%93.9%97.6%96.3%97.6%93.9%
201788.8%0.0%0.0%2.5%6.3%90.0%90.0%90.0%88.8%88.8%90.0%
201892.6%0.0%0.0%3.2%4.3%94.7%93.6%96.8%94.7%95.7%93.6%
201984.0%0.0%1.3%6.7%6.7%89.3%88.0%90.7%86.7%89.3%88.0%
202089.2%3.1%1.5%6.2%1.5%93.9%90.8%96.9%92.3%90.8%95.4%95.4%95.4%90.8%
202190.4%1.9%1.9%0.0%3.9%92.3%94.2%94.2%92.3%94.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%94.2%
202290.0%3.8%0.0%1.3%1.3%93.8%92.5%95.0%91.3%92.5%95.0%95.0%95.0%92.5%
202390.5%0.0%0.0%3.6%0.0%91.7%91.7%94.1%91.7%91.7%94.1%94.1%94.1%91.7%
202492.1%4.8%0.0%3.2%0.0%93.7%93.7%92.1%95.2%93.7%95.2%95.2%95.2%93.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201893.6%0.0%0.0%1.6%4.8%95.2%96.8%93.6%96.8%98.4%96.8%
201987.3%0.0%2.8%0.0%8.5%95.8%91.6%97.2%93.0%94.4%91.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.0%0.2%2.6%3.4%96.4%96.0%96.8%95.2%96.8%96.0%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $696 (4.7%) $14,058 (95.3%) $14,755
2020 $919 (8.0%) $10,573 (92.0%) $11,492
2021 $688 (4.0%) $16,693 (96.0%) $17,381
2022 $2,946 (15.4%) $16,164 (84.6%) $19,110

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 982nd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 1037th of 1169 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Linwood Elementary)2928.4
 0.6%
   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 (Linwood Elementary)4029.7
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Spokane School District)54.747.7
 7%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Linwood Elementary)39.731.2
 8.5%
   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 (Linwood Elementary)35.838.2
 2.3%
   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 (Linwood Elementary)37.326.9
 10.4%
   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 (Linwood Elementary)35.619.2
 16.4%
   5th Grade Math (Spokane School District)45.737.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Linwood Elementary)23.727.5
 3.8%
   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 (Linwood Elementary)42.320.4
 21.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)59.147.3
 11.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.846
 11.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Linwood Elementary)37.128.8
 8.3%
   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 (Linwood Elementary)37.129
 8.1%
   All Grades Math (Spokane School District)46.637.6
 9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Linwood Elementary)23.727.5
 3.8%
   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 Students511513
 0.4%
African American1521
 40%
American Indian37
 133.3%
Asian317
 466.7%
Hispanic6072
 20%
Pacific Islander1639
 143.8%
White291263
 9.6%
Two or More Races12394
 23.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.8%79.5%
 5.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Linwood Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 513 students attended Linwood Elementary.

Students at Linwood Elementary are 51% White, 18% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 8% Pacific Islander, 4% African American, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Linwood Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.7% of Washington elementary schools.

Students who attend Linwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Salk Middle School
High : Shadle Park High School


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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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