- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yakima, WA
Apple Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Apple Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530972001650
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apple Valley Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools.
- #13 of 17
- elementary schools in Yakima · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Apple Valley Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apple Valley Elementary ranks #13 of 17 elementary schools in Yakima, WA.
School address
District: West Valley School District (Yakima) · Washington
NCES ID 530972001650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Apple Valley Elementary grew from 417 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 530972001650 · Yakima, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 19.4:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: West Valley High School (1,494 students)
Apple Valley Elementary grew from 417 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Apple 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
- This school 447
Apple Valley Elementary
447 students
- Wide Hollow El 433
Wide Hollow Elementary
433 students
- Ahtanum Valley 381
Ahtanum Valley Elementary
381 students
What this shows Apple Valley Elementary reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Apple Valley Elementary compares
Apple Valley Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 27% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Washington - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Apple Valley Elementary is more mixed than 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 Apple Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Valley Mid-Level Campus | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summitview Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wide Hollow Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ahtanum Valley Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Apple 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
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Apple Valley Elementary
How many students attend Apple Valley Elementary?
Apple Valley Elementary has 447 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yakima, WA. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apple Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Apple Valley Elementary is 19.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Apple Valley Elementary?
32.9% of students at Apple Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apple Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Apple Valley Elementary is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apple Valley Elementary?
Apple Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Apple Valley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Yakima?
By Resource Investment Index, Apple Valley Elementary ranks #13 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 Apple 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.