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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SPOKANE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 530825002484

Libby Center

2900 E 1St Ave, Spokane, WA 99202 · (509) 354-7500 · Spokane County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY12-CITYSPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL305 STUDENTS
Enrollment
305
Elementary
DISTRICT 360 · STATE 380
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
26%
80 students
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 51%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 4
49
Grade 5
56
Grade 6
78
Grade 7
67
Grade 8
55
Student demographics
White
72%
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
7%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 27%
Black
1%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 9%
Two+
9%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 9%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
52%
Female
48%

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Test scores

Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
96.7%
own-school result
Math
95.4%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: Smarter Balanced + WCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Not computed for this school
BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
305
-47 (-13%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
was 16.7:1
% White
72%
was 69%
% Hispanic
7%
was 10%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
10%
was 9%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Libby Center

Libby Center is a close-knit K-5 school in Spokane, Washington, operated by Spokane School District. The school enrolls 305 students in grades K through 8.

Libby Center is one of 62 schools operated by Spokane School District, a district that serves 28,853 students overall.

Demographically, Libby Center shows that 72% of the student body identifies as White; the rest reads as 10% Asian, 9% multiracial, 7% Hispanic. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 83%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Libby Center logs 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.3:1, putting Libby Center tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 26% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Spokane County (around 52%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

In the broader community, Spokane County reports that median household earnings sit near $78,582, roughly 33% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. Libby Center is one of 187 public schools in Spokane County (combined enrollment of about 76,588 students).

Nearest neighbor: Spokane Virtual Academy, around 0.1 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Libby Center operates from a downtown location.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count fell 13%: 352 students in 2018 compared to 305 in 2025.

On the community side, the feed for Libby Center typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Spokane County at a glance

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Population
549,056
Census ACS
Median income
$78,582
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
187
76,588 students

Quick facts

School name
Libby Center
District
Spokane School District
Address
2900 E 1St Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
Phone
(509) 354-7500
County
Spokane County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–08
Total enrollment
305
Teachers (FTE)
19
Student–teacher ratio
16.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
80 (26%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
530825002484
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Libby Center
How large is Libby Center?
Libby Center enrolls approximately 305 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Libby Center serve?
Libby Center serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Libby Center?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Libby Center is approximately 16.0:1 (19 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Libby Center?
At Libby Center, the student body is approximately 72% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Black, 10% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Is Libby Center public or private?
Libby Center is a public K-12 school, overseen by Spokane School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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