McDonald Elementary School

1512 S McDonald Rd
Spokane Valley, WA 99216

www.cvsd.org/

282 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McDonald Elementary School is a public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Central Valley School District in Spokane Valley, Washington. Located on South McDonald Road, the school functions within a district known for its commitment to academic growth, character development, and integrating technology into the classroom environment to prepare students for future success.

The school is deeply integrated into the Central Valley community, emphasizing a collaborative approach to education that involves students, staff, and families. By aligning with the broader district’s curriculum and mission, McDonald Elementary provides a structured learning environment focused on core academic competencies, social-emotional learning, and inclusive student support services. For families seeking specific information regarding current school programs, calendars, or administrative resources, the school maintains a dedicated presence through the official Central Valley School District website.

282

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McDonald Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	30
Black	12
Asian	1
Two or More	23
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	11

White
201 (71.3%)
Hispanic
30 (10.6%)
Two or More
23 (8.2%)
Black
12 (4.3%)
Pacific Islander
11 (3.9%)
American Indian
4 (1.4%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Central Valley School District
Phone:	(509)558-5350
Website:	http://www.cvsd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 1

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 52