University Elementary School

1613 S University Rd
Spokane Valley, WA 99206

www.cvsd.org/

291 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

University Elementary School, located in Spokane Valley, Washington, is a key part of the Central Valley School District. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational education focused on academic growth and social development. As a public institution, it operates under the district’s broader mission to provide high-quality instruction and a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

The school emphasizes a traditional K-5 elementary curriculum, prioritizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while often integrating technology and extracurricular opportunities to engage students. By maintaining a focus on community and collaboration, University Elementary strives to foster a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Parents and community members can stay connected with the school’s specific programs, calendars, and academic initiatives through the Central Valley School District website at [www.cvsd.org](http://www.cvsd.org).

291

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	35
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	22
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	13

White
208 (71.7%)
Hispanic
35 (12.1%)
Two or More
22 (7.6%)
Pacific Islander
13 (4.5%)
Black
6 (2.1%)
Asian
3 (1.0%)
American Indian
3 (1.0%)

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)558-4650
Website:	http://www.cvsd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 35

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 54