McDonald Elementary School
Spokane Valley, WA · Central Valley School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
254th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 78%▲ Improving
1512 S McDonald Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
(509)558-5350NCES ID 530111000197Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 138 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 280 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.0% | 77.1% | ▼ 9.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.8% | 7.9% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 6.1% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Black | 1.9% | 4.3% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 2.1% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.6% | 2.1% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $412K in zip 99216 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than McDonald Elementary School
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ELA 47% ▼21 · Math 54% ▼3Compare - #220Chester Elementary SchoolCentral Valley School District · 1.4 mi away220th of 1,174
ELA 67% ▼1 · Math 61% ▲4Compare - #418University Elementary SchoolCentral Valley School District · 1.4 mi away418th of 1,174
ELA 57% ▼11 · Math 51% ▼6Compare - #313Summit SchoolCentral Valley School District · 1.6 mi away313th of 1,174
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ELA 42% ▼26 · Math 39% ▼18Compare
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.