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Phil Snowdon Elementary

Cheney School District · Spokane County · 6323 S Holly Rd, Cheney, WA 99004.0

(509)559-4200

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6/10
#518
Rank 518 out of 1,162
Top 44%
English Language Arts6/10 · #546 · 53rd percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #526 · 55th percentile
Science6/10 · #442 · 58th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Phil Snowdon Elementary sits in Cheney, a small college town just southwest of Spokane that has a tight-knit, community feel thanks in large part to Eastern Washington University nearby. The school performs right around the middle of the state, making it a solid neighborhood option for families who value a grounded, small-town school experience without the suburban sprawl of the Spokane metro. Families drawn to Cheney tend to appreciate the slower pace, affordable housing, and genuine sense of community that comes with a town where people actually know their neighbors.

Student Demographics

253 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
183 (72%)
Hispanic
39 (15%)
Multiple Races
13 (5%)
Other
18 (7%)

Key Indicators

English Learners24 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged139 (55%)
Students with Disabilities40 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

525
Enrollment
36
Teachers (FTE)
14.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
22
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #1256 · 1st percentile

0 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Washington.