Central Valley School District

2218 N. Molter
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Central Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 4,153 students in Central Valley School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Washington.
Public Preschools in Central Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
32 Schools
759 Schools
# Students
15,025 Students
270,385 Students
# Teachers
848 Teachers
16,823 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Central Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 78% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#72 out of 307 school districts
(Top 30%)
45%
41%
56%
53%
52%
49%
90%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.71
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
9%
27%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
77%
44%
% Hawaiian
2%
2%
% Two or more races
7%
10%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,090 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,837 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$257 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$268 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,090
$18,891
Spending / Student
$17,837
$19,344

Best Central Valley School District Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10304 E 9th Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3525 S. Pines Road
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10105 E Cimmaron Dr
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-6450
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
South Pines Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12021 E 24th Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1512 S Mcdonald Rd
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 558-5350
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
University Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1613 S University Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14707 E 8th Ave
Veradale, WA 99037
(509) 558-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11016 E Broadway Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Opportunity Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1109 S Wilbur Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Progress Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
710 N Progress Rd
Veradale, WA 99037
(509) 558-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Valley Early Learning Center
Special Education School
15111 E Sprague Ave, Suite C
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 228-5810
Gr: PK | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 32 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 15,025 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 90% (Top 20% in WA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Quick Links