Balboa Elementary

248 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Balboa Elementary School is a public school located in the northwest area of Spokane, Washington, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Spokane Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and community engagement. It is known for its neighborhood-centered approach, aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere for families living in the surrounding Holyoke community.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Balboa Elementary integrates various programs designed to support diverse learning needs and encourage student involvement. The school typically emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and collaboration, utilizing resources provided by the district to enhance classroom instruction and extracurricular activities. By fostering a culture of academic growth and student responsibility, Balboa strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school within the Spokane educational system.

248

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Balboa Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	25
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	26
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
179 (72.2%)
Two or More
26 (10.5%)
Hispanic
25 (10.1%)
Black
10 (4.0%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.6%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)

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:	Spokane School District
Phone:	(509)354-2220
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 11

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Balboa Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	11
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	37
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	30
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Balboa Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	113	45.6%
Male	135	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)