At a glance
Reported students
243
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
236
Ness Elementary: 243 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
15.9:1 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
- 248
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17.52
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
What the reported data says about Ness Elementary
Ness Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Spokane. It is one of 12 current school records connected to West Valley School District (Spokane). NCES reports 243 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 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, close to 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 (67.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.8%). English learners represent 7.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. 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 Ness Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White67.1%
- Hispanic21.8%
- Black2.5%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
- Multiracial6.2%
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 West Valley School District (Spokane)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Seth Woodard Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
262 reported students
Orchard Center Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
199 reported students
Pasadena Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
362 reported students
West Valley Virtual Learning Center
Elementary · Grades KG–08
40 reported students
Spokane Valley High School
High · Grades 09–12
229 reported students
West Valley City School
Middle · Grades 05–08
200 reported students
Public schools near Ness Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Elementary Elementary · Central Valley School District | PK–05 | 282 | 0.9 mi |
| Seth Woodard Elementary Elementary · West Valley School District (Spokane) | KG–05 | 262 | 1.4 mi |
| West Valley Virtual Learning Center Elementary · West Valley School District (Spokane) | KG–08 | 40 | 1.4 mi |
| Orchard Center Elementary Elementary · West Valley School District (Spokane) | KG–05 | 199 | 1.7 mi |
| University Elementary School Elementary · Central Valley School District | PK–05 | 291 | 1.8 mi |
| Ruben Trejo Dual Language Academy Elementary · Spokane School District | KG–08 | 275 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ness Elementary
What grades does Ness Elementary serve?
Ness Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in West Valley School District (Spokane).
How many students attend Ness Elementary?
Ness Elementary reported 243 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 248 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ness Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 243 students and 15.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ness Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ness Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West Valley School District (Spokane) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ness Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ness Elementary in?
Ness Elementary is part of West Valley School District (Spokane), based in Spokane, WA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ness Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Broadway Elementary (0.9 mi), Seth Woodard Elementary (1.4 mi), West Valley Virtual Learning Center (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.