University Elementary School
Spokane Valley, WA · Central Valley School District · Grades PK-5
418th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 64%▲ Improving
University Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks University Elementary School 418th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 64% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2019 to 64th in 2025 — improving.
University Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 145 students tested
University Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 257 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.5% | 72.8% | ▼ 13.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.1% | 11.7% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 10.9% | ▲ 7.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Black | 2.2% | 1.2% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near University Elementary School
Typical home value $426K in zip 99206 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near University Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Opportunity ElementaryCentral Valley School District · 0.7 mi away792nd of 1,174
ELA 38% · Math 38% - 6South Pines ElementaryCentral Valley School District · 0.9 mi away582nd of 1,174
ELA 48% · Math 45% - 8McDonald Elementary SchoolCentral Valley School District · 1.4 mi away254th of 1,174
ELA 68% · Math 57% - 4Broadway ElementaryCentral Valley School District · 1.5 mi away725th of 1,174
ELA 42% · Math 39% - 8Ponderosa ElementaryCentral Valley School District · 1.6 mi away284th of 1,174
ELA 61% · Math 60% - 9Chester Elementary SchoolCentral Valley School District · 1.6 mi away220th of 1,174
ELA 67% · Math 61% - 8Ness ElementaryWest Valley School District (Spokane) · 1.8 mi away352nd of 1,174
ELA 56% · Math 58% - 8Summit SchoolCentral Valley School District · 2.3 mi away313th of 1,174
ELA 64% · Math 54%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is University Elementary School in?
University Elementary School is part of the Central Valley School District district in Spokane Valley, Washington.
Is University Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks University Elementary School 418th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 64% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of University Elementary School?
White 73%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 11%, Pacific Islander 2% (257 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near University Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 99206 is $426K 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.