Lidgerwood Elementary

315 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lidgerwood Elementary School is a public school located in the Hillyard neighborhood of Spokane, Washington, and is part of the Spokane Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in a historically working-class community and acts as a central hub for neighborhood families. The campus is designed to provide a foundational educational environment, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering social-emotional growth during these critical developmental years.

Like many schools within the Spokane Public Schools system, Lidgerwood emphasizes community engagement and inclusive learning. The school is known for its commitment to supporting a diverse student body, utilizing various district-wide resources and curricula to meet individual learning needs. By fostering partnerships between teachers, families, and the surrounding community, Lidgerwood Elementary strives to create a supportive, stable environment that encourages students to develop the academic skills and character traits necessary for success as they transition into middle school.

315

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lidgerwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	43
Black	16
Asian	11
Two or More	59
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	18

White
163 (51.7 %)
Two or More
59 (18.7 %)
Hispanic
43 (13.7 %)
Pacific Islander
18 (5.7 %)
Black
16 (5.1 %)
Asian
11 (3.5 %)
American Indian
5 (1.6 %)

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:	Spokane School District
Phone:	(509)354-3225
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lidgerwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lidgerwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	162	51.4%
Male	153	48.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)