McDonald Elementary School
Spokane Valley, WA · Central Valley School District · Grades PK-5
254th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 78%▲ Improving
McDonald Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks McDonald Elementary School 254th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 78% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 66th in 2019 to 78th in 2025 — improving.
McDonald Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 138 students tested
McDonald Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 280 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.9% | 77.1% | ▼ 8.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.5% | 7.9% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.7% | 6.1% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Black | 2.6% | 4.3% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 2.1% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.0% | 2.1% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near McDonald Elementary School
Typical home value $412K in zip 99216 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near McDonald Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6South Pines ElementaryCentral Valley School District · 0.8 mi away582nd of 1,174
ELA 48% · Math 45% - 4Opportunity ElementaryCentral Valley School District · 0.9 mi away792nd of 1,174
ELA 38% · Math 38% - 9Sunrise ElementaryCentral Valley School District · 1.1 mi away131st of 1,174
ELA 73% · Math 71% - 6Adams ElementaryCentral Valley School District · 1.2 mi away501st of 1,174
ELA 47% · Math 54% - 9Chester Elementary SchoolCentral Valley School District · 1.4 mi away220th of 1,174
ELA 67% · Math 61% - 7University Elementary SchoolCentral Valley School District · 1.4 mi away418th of 1,174
ELA 57% · Math 51% - 8Summit SchoolCentral Valley School District · 1.6 mi away313th of 1,174
ELA 64% · Math 54% - 4Broadway ElementaryCentral Valley School District · 1.9 mi away725th of 1,174
ELA 42% · Math 39%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is McDonald Elementary School in?
McDonald Elementary School is part of the Central Valley School District district in Spokane Valley, Washington.
Is McDonald Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks McDonald Elementary School 254th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 78% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of McDonald Elementary School?
White 77%, Hispanic 8%, Two or more races 6%, Black 4% (280 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near McDonald Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 99216 is $412K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.