McDonald Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Spokane Valley, Washington 99216 · Central Valley School District
#328 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#11807 of 50,301 nationally
About McDonald Elementary School
McDonald Elementary School is a public elementary located in Spokane Valley, in the Central Valley School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 282 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 328th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (80th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 282.
There are 29 schools in Spokane Valley; McDonald Elementary School ranks 8th of 28 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)56%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for McDonald Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near McDonald Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Evergreen Middle School
Spokane Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
668 students · 1.3 km away
South Pines Elementary
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students · 1.3 km away
Opportunity Elementary
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
631 students · 1.4 km away
Central Valley Virtual Learning High School
Spokane Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
108 students · 1.5 km away
Sunrise Elementary
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students · 1.8 km away
Bowdish Middle School
Spokane Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
359 students · 1.8 km away
University High School
Spokane Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,410 students · 1.9 km away
Adams Elementary
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students · 1.9 km away
Chester Elementary School
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students · 2.2 km away
University Elementary School
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
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282 students
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282 students
A J West Elementary
Aberdeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy
Bremerton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
Peshastin Dryden Elementary
Peshastin · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
283 students
Green Gables Elementary School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is McDonald Elementary School a good school?
McDonald Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 69.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #328 of 1,154 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does McDonald Elementary School rank in Washington?
McDonald Elementary School ranks #328 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #11807 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McDonald Elementary School?
McDonald Elementary School had 282 students in 2025.
Is McDonald Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
McDonald Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near McDonald Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of McDonald Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.