Enrollment
447
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Apple Valley Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Apple Valley Elementary
Apple Valley Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Yakima, Washington, enrolling 447 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 447 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 493 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #352, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 447 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding West Valley School District (Yakima) spends $14,671 per pupil, 25% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Yakima's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ridgeview Elementary (533 students): Apple Valley Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.4:1 vs 15.2:1).
West Valley School District (Yakima) also operates West Valley High School (1,494 students) and West Valley Mid-Level Campus (1,167 students) alongside Apple Valley Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Apple Valley Elementary compares
Apple Valley Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,671
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Valley School District (Yakima), which includes Apple Valley Elementary.
$14,671
Per student
-25%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 72.5%
Federal 11.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~447 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Apple Valley Elementary a good school?
Apple Valley Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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