Valley School District

Valley, Washington — 4 schools

1,079
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$10,948
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Valley School District operates 4 public schools serving 1,079 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,099 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Stevens County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,948 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 8.8% local, 86.7% state, and 4.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $44,233 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 38/100, ranked #176 of 240 in Washington against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 556.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 62.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 83.3% White, 7.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Columbia Virtual Academy accounts for 78.5% of all Valley School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Valley School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Valley School District school enrollment varies 38× across entities

Valley School District school enrollment ranges from 23 students (lowest) to 863 students (highest), a spread of 840 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Valley School District student-counselor ratio is 557:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Valley School District chronic absenteeism rate is 62.6% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

4.5%
Federal
86.7%
State
8.8%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
176 / 240
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Stevens County county, where this district is located.

$879
Studio/mo
$885
1 BR/mo
$1,131
2 BR/mo
$1,573
3 BR/mo
$1,897
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$44,233
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Valley School District.

White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 1.6%
Asian 2.4%
Multiracial 4.1%
Other 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

556.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
62.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Valley School District

School Enrollment
Columbia Virtual Academy
863
Valley School
166
Valley Early Learning Center
47
Paideia High School
23

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Valley School District?

Valley School District has 4 schools, including 2 elementary, 1 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 1,079 students.

How much does Valley School District spend per student?

Valley School District spends $10,948 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #176 in Washington.

What is the average teacher salary in Valley School District?

The average teacher salary in Valley School District is $44,233 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Valley School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Stevens County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Valley School District?

Valley School District students are 83.3% White, 7.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% Asian, 1.6% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Valley School District?

Valley School District has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #176 out of 240 districts in Washington. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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