Willard Elementary
Spokane, WA · Spokane School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
1,010th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 14%▼ Declining
500 W Longfellow Ave, Spokane, WA 99205
(509)354-4444NCES ID 530825001415Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Willard Elementary 1,010th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 14% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 26th in 2019 to 14th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 192 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 397 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.0% | 62.0% | ▼ 18.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.8% | 14.6% | ▲ 8.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.8% | 8.8% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 5.0% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Black | 2.9% | 4.0% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 3.2% | 2.8% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 2.5% | ▲ 1.1 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 $325K in zip 99205 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 Willard Elementary
- #875Madison ElementarySpokane School District · 0.7 mi away875th of 1,174
ELA 38% ▲9 · Math 31% ▲4Compare - #807Lidgerwood ElementarySpokane School District · 1 mi away807th of 1,174
ELA 41% ▲12 · Math 33% ▲6Compare - #805Ridgeview ElementarySpokane School District · 1 mi away805th of 1,174
ELA 39% ▲10 · Math 35% ▲8Compare - #612Longfellow ElementarySpokane School District · 1.2 mi away612th of 1,174
ELA 45% ▲16 · Math 45% ▲18Compare - #942Garfield ElementarySpokane School District · 1.5 mi away942nd of 1,174
ELA 35% ▲6 · Math 29% ▲2Compare - #564Finch ElementarySpokane School District · 1.6 mi away564th of 1,174
ELA 51% ▲22 · Math 44% ▲17Compare - #843Spokane Public MontessoriSpokane School District · 1.6 mi away843rd of 1,174
ELA 44% ▲15 · Math 28% ▲1Compare - #1064Audubon ElementarySpokane School District · 1.6 mi away1,064th of 1,174
ELA 26% ▼3 · Math 23% ▼4Compare
What school district is Willard Elementary in?
Willard Elementary is part of the Spokane School District district in Spokane, Washington.
Is Willard Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Willard Elementary 1,010th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 14% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Willard Elementary?
White 62%, Two or more races 15%, Hispanic 9%, Pacific Islander 5% (397 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Willard Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 99205 is $325K 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.