Westview Elementary School

3520 W. Bismark
Spokane, WA 99205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westview Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50% in WA
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Westview Elementary School's student population of 342 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Westview Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westview Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#736 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
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47%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
9%
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Hispanic
11%
26%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
73%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
12%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Westview Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westview Elementary School's ranking?
Westview Elementary School is ranked #736 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Westview Elementary School often compared to?
Westview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Browne Elementary School, Linwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Westview Elementary School?
342 students attend Westview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Westview Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westview Elementary School?
Westview Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Westview Elementary School offer ?
Westview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westview Elementary School part of?
Westview Elementary School is part of Spokane School District.
In what neighborhood is Westview Elementary School located?
Westview Elementary School is located in the Northwest Spokane neighborhood of Spokane, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in Northwest Spokane.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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