Linwood Elementary

513 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Linwood Elementary, located in the North Spokane area, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Spokane Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. With a curriculum aligned with state standards, Linwood emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while providing various enrichment opportunities to help students succeed in a diverse classroom setting.

The school is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood, prioritizing strong communication and partnership between educators, families, and the wider Spokane community. Beyond its academic mission, Linwood Elementary often participates in district-wide initiatives aimed at student wellness and equity. By providing a structured yet nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school while encouraging a lifelong curiosity for learning.

513

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Linwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	72
Black	21
Asian	17
Two or More	94
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	39

White
263 (51.3 %)
Two or More
94 (18.3 %)
Hispanic
72 (14.0 %)
Pacific Islander
39 (7.6 %)
Black
21 (4.1 %)
Asian
17 (3.3 %)
American Indian
7 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Spokane School District
Phone:	(509)354-3400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 44

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 85