- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yakima, WA
Ahtanum Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ahtanum Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530972001649
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ahtanum Valley Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 17
- elementary schools in Yakima · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ahtanum Valley Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ahtanum Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 17 elementary schools in Yakima, WA.
School address
District: West Valley School District (Yakima) · Washington
NCES ID 530972001649 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Ahtanum Valley Elementary held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 530972001649 · Yakima, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 16.6:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: West Valley High School (1,494 students)
Ahtanum Valley Elementary held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ahtanum Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High School
1,494 students
- West Valley Mi
West Valley Mid-Level Campus
1,167 students
- Summitview Ele 475
Summitview Elementary
475 students
- Apple Valley E 447
Apple Valley Elementary
447 students
- Wide Hollow El 433
Wide Hollow Elementary
433 students
- This school 381
Ahtanum Valley Elementary
381 students
What this shows Ahtanum Valley Elementary reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ahtanum Valley Elementary compares
Ahtanum Valley Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 29% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Washington - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,141
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Ahtanum Valley Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Valley School District (Yakima) reports $15,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ahtanum Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Valley Mid-Level Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summitview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wide Hollow Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ahtanum Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Yakima
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ridgeview Elementary
Standard public school
533 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Garfield Elementary School
Standard public school
507 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Summitview Elementary
Standard public school
475 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Robertson Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ahtanum Valley Elementary
How many students attend Ahtanum Valley Elementary?
Ahtanum Valley Elementary has 381 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yakima, WA. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ahtanum Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ahtanum Valley Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ahtanum Valley Elementary?
58.2% of students at Ahtanum Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ahtanum Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ahtanum Valley Elementary is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ahtanum Valley Elementary?
Ahtanum Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ahtanum Valley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Yakima?
By Resource Investment Index, Ahtanum Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 17 elementary schools in Yakima, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Yakima on the city page.
What other schools are in West Valley School District (Yakima)?
Besides Ahtanum Valley Elementary, West Valley School District (Yakima) also operates West Valley High School (1,494 students), West Valley Mid-Level Campus (1,167 students), and Summitview Elementary (475 students). See the West Valley School District (Yakima) district page for the complete list.