Ness Elementary

Summary:

Ness Elementary is a public elementary school in Spokane, Washington, serving 254 students in grades 1-5 and part of the West Valley School District. This high-performing school has consistently outperformed the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency, with particularly strong results in 5th-grade academics.

Ness Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White students and a lower percentage of Hispanic students compared to the state average. The school's Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds have performed exceptionally well, ranking in the top 5% and top 10% of Washington elementary schools, respectively. Additionally, male students at Ness Elementary have also performed well, ranking in the top 28% of the state. This suggests that the school is effectively supporting the academic needs of its diverse student body.

Compared to nearby schools in the West Valley School District, Ness Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution, with significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math. The school's steady improvement in its statewide ranking, from 747 out of 1,053 schools in 2015-2016 to 397 out of 1,168 schools in 2023-2024, further demonstrates its commitment to academic excellence and its ability to provide a quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 9612 E Cataldo
       Spokane, WA  99206


(509) 922-5470

District: West Valley School District (Spokane)

SchoolDigger Rank:
397th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,295 Help


Students who attend Ness Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Centennial Middle School
High:    West Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  254

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.2%
Hispanic:
20.1%
Two or more races:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ness Elementary ranks better than 66% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the West Valley School District (Spokane)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.2%), Hispanic (20.1%), two or more races (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ness Elementary is 15.2, which is the 3rd best among 4 elementary schools in the West Valley School District (Spokane). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ness Elementary is $17,295. 3 elementary schools in the West Valley School District (Spokane) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ness Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ness Elementary 397th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Ness Elementary in the ranking list.)

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West Valley School District (Spokane):

SchoolDigger ranks West Valley School District (Spokane) 154th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ness Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ness Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.45 391st 1026 61.9%
2005 52.93 495th 1031 52.0%
2006 58.57 439th 1051 58.2%
2007 63.71 381st 1069 64.4%
2008 55.04 499th 1067 53.2%
2009 58.56 440th 1072 59.0%
2010 75.24 215th 1088 80.2%
2011 55.38 500th 1092 54.2%
2012 59.99 444th 1097 59.5%
2013 43.09 680th 1106 38.5%
2015 42.83 626th 1067 41.3%
2016 31.49 747th 1053 29.1%
2017 43.63 611th 1056 42.1%
2018 34.51 700th 1054 33.6%
2019 37.56 724th 1130 35.9%
2021 51.43 496th 1107 55.2%
2022 58.94 441st 1169 62.3%
2023 62.30 405th 1169 65.4%
2024 63.82 397th 1168 66.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ness Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.31 58th 339 82.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ness Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.27 477th 835 42.9%
2019 58.91 383rd 979 60.9%
2021 63.55 222nd 854 74.0%
2022 77.97 110th 1019 89.2%
2023 86.28 60th 1013 94.1%
2024 81.34 100th 1024 90.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Ness Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.29 614th 1004 38.8%
2019 36.05 732nd 1068 31.5%
2021 51.69 442nd 1008 56.2%
2022 64.85 353rd 1100 67.9%
2023 58.28 425th 1094 61.2%
2024 54.29 469th 1093 57.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Ness Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.66 717th 999 28.2%
2019 40.82 661st 1075 38.5%
2021 48.38 486th 1025 52.6%
2022 53.85 474th 1113 57.4%
2023 63.32 369th 1099 66.4%
2024 70.34 307th 1099 72.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ness Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.78 54th 651 91.7%
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Rank History for White students at Ness Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.70 825th 1027 19.7%
2021 36.92 610th 943 35.3%
2022 55.93 435th 1031 57.8%
2023 54.90 444th 1011 56.1%
2024 54.18 448th 1009 55.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Ness Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 204 0 3 1 5 n/a n/a 0 213
1989 244 1 4 7 5 n/a n/a 0 261
1990 248 2 0 3 6 n/a n/a 0 259
1991 255 0 0 2 29 n/a n/a 0 286
1992 257 1 2 1 22 n/a n/a 0 283
1993 257 5 5 2 15 n/a n/a 0 284
1994 220 5 3 4 32 n/a n/a 0 264
1995 232 4 4 4 11 n/a n/a 0 255
1996 232 4 4 4 11 n/a n/a 0 255
1997 225 2 3 5 8 n/a n/a 0 243
1998 239 4 1 9 4 n/a n/a 0 257
1999 237 4 1 9 6 n/a n/a 0 257
2000 269 4 2 13 10 n/a n/a 0 298
2001 248 5 8 13 5 n/a n/a 0 279
2002 217 11 4 18 7 n/a n/a 0 257
2003 217 11 4 18 7 n/a n/a 0 257
2004 224 13 3 27 6 n/a n/a 0 273
2005 278 12 3 24 14 n/a n/a 0 331
2006 284 15 3 26 5 n/a n/a 1 334
2007 287 17 4 27 7 n/a n/a 5 347
2008 294 16 4 24 7 n/a n/a 6 351
2009 266 10 6 20 12 n/a n/a 11 325
2010 273 17 10 21 11 n/a n/a 0 332
2011 267 15 9 29 2 1 16 0 339
2012 240 10 8 32 2 1 37 0 330
2013 238 9 7 30 3 4 40 0 331
2014 276 9 5 33 3 4 34 0 364
2015 298 8 3 33 2 2 23 0 369
2016 297 3 0 40 1 0 27 0 368
2017 240 8 0 31 3 0 20 0 302
2018 252 5 0 24 3 0 20 0 304
2019 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
2020 201 7 3 35 2 0 21 0 269
2021 188 12 3 39 3 0 26 0 271
2022 154 16 2 42 2 2 24 0 242
2023 163 8 2 51 4 2 24 0 254

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 Ness Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 213 10.0 21.3 0
1989 261 14.0 18.6 n/a
1990 259 13.0 19.9 0
1991 286 13.0 22.0 n/a
1992 283 13.5 20.9 n/a
1993 284 14.5 19.6 n/a
1994 264 14.5 18.2 n/a
1995 255 14.5 17.6 n/a
1996 255 14.5 17.6 n/a
1997 243 13.5 18.0 n/a
1998 257 14.5 17.7 n/a
1999 257 13.5 19.0 n/a
2000 298 16.8 17.7 n/a
2001 279 16.9 16.5 n/a
2002 257 16.9 15.2 75.9
2003 257 16.9 15.2 75.9
2004 273 16.0 17.1 73.6
2005 331 15.9 20.8 71.6
2006 334 16.3 20.5 68.2
2007 347 19.2 18.1 67.3
2008 351 18.4 19.1 61.2
2009 325 18.4 17.7 65.9
2010 332 17.1 19.4 67.2
2011 339 18.1 18.7 64.9
2012 330 15.8 20.8 66.1
2013 331 17.4 19.0 66.5
2014 364 n/a n/a 68.1
2015 369 21.0 17.5 72.6
2016 368 22.0 16.7 70.4
2017 302 20.1 15.0 70.9
2018 304 19.6 15.5 66.8
2019 0 19.1 0.0 n/a
2020 269 17.3 15.5 65.1
2021 271 17.9 15.0 66.1
2022 242 17.6 13.7 66.5
2023 254 16.7 15.2 79.9

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 Ness Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 213 10.0 21.3 0
1989 261 14.0 18.6 n/a
1990 259 13.0 19.9 0
1991 286 13.0 22.0 n/a
1992 283 13.5 20.9 n/a
1993 284 14.5 19.6 n/a
1994 264 14.5 18.2 n/a
1995 255 14.5 17.6 n/a
1996 255 14.5 17.6 n/a
1997 243 13.5 18.0 n/a
1998 257 14.5 17.7 n/a
1999 257 13.5 19.0 n/a
2000 298 16.8 17.7 n/a
2001 279 16.9 16.5 n/a
2002 257 16.9 15.2 75.9
2003 257 16.9 15.2 75.9
2004 273 16.0 17.1 73.6
2005 331 15.9 20.8 71.6
2006 334 16.3 20.5 68.2
2007 347 19.2 18.1 67.3
2008 351 18.4 19.1 61.2
2009 325 18.4 17.7 65.9
2010 332 17.1 19.4 67.2
2011 339 18.1 18.7 64.9
2012 330 15.8 20.8 66.1
2013 331 17.4 19.0 66.5
2014 364 n/a n/a 68.1
2015 369 21.0 17.5 72.6
2016 368 22.0 16.7 70.4
2017 302 20.1 15.0 70.9
2018 304 19.6 15.5 66.8
2019 0 19.1 0.0 n/a
2020 269 17.3 15.5 65.1
2021 271 17.9 15.0 66.1
2022 242 17.6 13.7 66.5
2023 254 16.7 15.2 79.9

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 ExemptionConditionalPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201678.8%0.0%1.5%3.0%84.8%83.3%84.8%83.3%86.4%83.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201989.2%0.4%1.8%3.2%94.6%94.6%95.3%94.2%94.6%94.6%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $844 (6.2%) $12,713 (93.8%) $13,557
2020 $548 (4.9%) $10,561 (95.1%) $11,109
2021 $241 (1.5%) $16,282 (98.5%) $16,524
2022 $961 (5.6%) $16,334 (94.4%) $17,295

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ness Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 724th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 405th of 1169 Elementary schools
 29.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ness Elementary)41.140.7
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Valley School District (Spokane))49.337.8
 11.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Ness Elementary)35.766
 30.3%
   3rd Grade Math (West Valley School District (Spokane))51.654.6
 3%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ness Elementary)48.147.6
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Valley School District (Spokane))49.537
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Ness Elementary)55.861.9
 6.1%
   4th Grade Math (West Valley School District (Spokane))5045.1
 4.9%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ness Elementary)58.662.5
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Valley School District (Spokane))54.654.1
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Ness Elementary)44.352.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Math (West Valley School District (Spokane))3843.7
 5.7%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Ness Elementary)57.155
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (West Valley School District (Spokane))49.553.7
 4.2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ness Elementary)5049
 1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (West Valley School District (Spokane))51.644.2
 7.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Ness Elementary)44.960.9
 16%
   All Grades Math (West Valley School District (Spokane))39.635.5
 4.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Ness Elementary)57.155
 2.1%
   All Grades Science (West Valley School District (Spokane))4843.3
 4.7%
   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 Students0254
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ness Elementary

Ness Elementary ranks 397th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 254 students attended Ness Elementary.

Students who attend Ness Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Centennial Middle School
High : West Valley High School

Students at Ness Elementary are 64% White, 20% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% American Indian.


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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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