Trent School

Trent School is a moderately sized elementary campus in SPOKANE VALLEY, Washington, run under East Valley School District (Spokane). The school hosts 511 students in grades pre-K through 6. By comparison, Washington's public schools average about 380 students each, so Trent School sits 34% above that benchmark.

Across the 9 schools in East Valley School District (Spokane) (3,601 students total), Trent School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Trent School reports that White students make up the majority at 56%; the rest is composed of 20% Hispanic, 12% multiracial, 5% Pacific Islander, 4% Black. That is considerably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 83%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school lists 30 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 17.0:1. The state averages about 17.3:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 85% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Spokane County (around 52%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Trent School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 23.2% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 30.2%.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Spokane County put median household income runs about $78,582, 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. In all, Spokane County runs 187 public schools (combined enrollment of about 76,588 students), of which Trent School is one.

North Pines Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.6 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 6 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Trent School ranks 5th on composite proficiency, beneath the local average of 41.8%.

The school occupies a high-density site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Trent School has edged up 4%, going from 490 students in 2018 to 511 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 63% to 56% across the same window. Class-load math has rose: from 14.7:1 in 2018 to 17.0:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.