East Farms STEAM School

387 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

East Farms School is a rural K-5 elementary school located in Newman Lake, Washington, and is part of the Central Valley School District. Situated in a scenic area east of Spokane, the school serves a tight-knit community and focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and a supportive learning environment. Because of its location, the school often benefits from a smaller, community-focused atmosphere that encourages strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and the local neighborhood.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for future academic success by fostering a culture of inclusivity and curiosity. With a curriculum aligned to state standards, East Farms strives to balance rigorous learning with hands-on activities that take advantage of its unique setting. By maintaining a focus on core values—such as respect, responsibility, and safety—the school aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to transition into the middle school programs within the broader Central Valley district.

387

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Farms STEAM School
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	51
Black	13
Asian	6
Two or More	34
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
276 (71.3%)
Hispanic
51 (13.2%)
Two or More
34 (8.8%)
Black
13 (3.4%)
Asian
6 (1.6%)
American Indian
5 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	East Valley School District (Spokane)
Phone:	(509)226-3039
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 48

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 49