South Pines Elementary

South Pines Elementary operates as a compact elementary school in Spokane Valley, Washington, overseen by Central Valley School District. Current enrollment sits at 288 students spanning grades pre-K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 380 students per school, that is 24% smaller than typical.

Within Central Valley School District, which oversees 33 schools and 15,087 students, South Pines Elementary is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, South Pines Elementary reports that White students make up the majority at 77%. Other groups include 10% multiracial, 9% Hispanic.

Looking at school resources, On paper, South Pines Elementary has 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.2:1. The state averages around 17.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 60% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), South Pines Elementary sits in the top 10% of Washington schools after the BeatsExpectations adjustment. Predicted proficiency for the school's FRL share is roughly 39.7%; actual is 50.8%, +11.2 points clear of the demographic baseline.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Spokane County shows median household income runs about $78,582, about 33% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. South Pines Elementary is one of 187 public schools in Spokane County (combined enrollment of about 76,588 students).

The closest other public school is Bowdish Middle School, roughly 0.4 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Among the 9 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), South Pines Elementary ranks 5th on composite proficiency, ahead of the local average of 49.9%.

Geographically, the school is in a metropolitan area.

Looking at the recent track record. South Pines Elementary's enrollment has decreased 9% since 2018, when it stood at 316 (now 288). Class-load math has grew: from 13.4:1 in 2018 to 15.2:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.