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Lidgerwood Elementary

Grades PK–05 · Spokane, WA · NCES 530825001390

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5510 N Lidgerwood · Spokane, WA 99208

At a glance

Reported students

278

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

24.03

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Washington elementary enrollment

18th percentile

Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

372

Lidgerwood Elementary: 278 reported students.

State peer staffing position

5th percentile

11.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
388
Teachers (FTE)
31.8
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1

What the reported data says about Lidgerwood Elementary

Lidgerwood Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Spokane. It is one of 67 current school records connected to Spokane School District. NCES reports 278 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, below the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (56.1%) and multiracial (19.8%). English learners represent 16.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Lidgerwood Elementary

  1. 1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.03 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
16.2%
Students with disabilities
15.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch
88.5%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0.5
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White56.1%
  • Hispanic10.8%
  • Black3.6%
  • Asian3.6%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native2.5%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.6%
  • Multiracial19.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Spokane School District

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Ruben Trejo Dual Language Academy

Elementary · Grades KG–08

275 reported students

Grant Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–06

289 reported students

Ridgeview Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

301 reported students

Indian Trail Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

303 reported students

Libby Center

Elementary · Grades KG–08

305 reported students

Madison Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

250 reported students

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