Balboa Elementary
Spokane, WA · Spokane School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
326th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 72%▲ Improving
3010 W Holyoke Ave, Spokane, WA 99208
(509)354-2220NCES ID 530825001364Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Balboa Elementary 326th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 72% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 54th in 2019 to 72th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 118 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 253 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.7% | 76.7% | ▼ 15.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 11.5% | ▲ 9.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 8.3% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.5% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.9 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 $466K in zip 99208 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 Balboa Elementary
- #290Westview ElementarySpokane School District · 0.5 mi away290th of 1,174
ELA 61% ▲4 · Math 59% =Compare - #518Indian Trail ElementarySpokane School District · 0.8 mi away518th of 1,174
ELA 51% ▼6 · Math 48% ▼11Compare - #591Browne ElementarySpokane School District · 1 mi away591st of 1,174
ELA 48% ▼9 · Math 44% ▼15Compare - #805Ridgeview ElementarySpokane School District · 1.2 mi away805th of 1,174
ELA 39% ▼18 · Math 35% ▼24Compare - #950Linwood ElementarySpokane School District · 1.6 mi away950th of 1,174
ELA 30% ▼27 · Math 33% ▼26Compare - #564Finch ElementarySpokane School District · 1.8 mi away564th of 1,174
ELA 51% ▼6 · Math 44% ▼15Compare - #259Prairie View ElementaryMead School District · 1.9 mi away259th of 1,174
ELA 59% ▲2 · Math 64% ▲5Compare - #875Madison ElementarySpokane School District · 2 mi away875th of 1,174
ELA 38% ▼19 · Math 31% ▼28Compare
What school district is Balboa Elementary in?
Balboa Elementary is part of the Spokane School District district in Spokane, Washington.
Is Balboa Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Balboa Elementary 326th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 72% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Balboa Elementary?
White 77%, Two or more races 12%, Hispanic 8%, American Indian 2% (253 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Balboa Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 99208 is $466K 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.