- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spokane Valley, WA
Central Valley Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Central Valley Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530111003059
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Valley Early Learning Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools.
- #11 of 14
- schools in Spokane Valley · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 40.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Valley Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Valley Early Learning Center ranks #11 of 14 schools in Spokane Valley, WA.
School address
District: Central Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530111003059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Central Valley Early Learning Center shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.6 → 6.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 530111003059 · Spokane Valley, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 40.6:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeline High School (1,575 students)
Central Valley Early Learning Center shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 8.6 → 6.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Central Valley Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgeline High
Ridgeline High School
1,575 students
- University Hig
University High School
1,410 students
- Central Valley
Central Valley High School
1,380 students
- Evergreen Midd
Evergreen Middle School
668 students
- Sunrise Elemen
Sunrise Elementary
644 students
- This school 325
Central Valley Early Learning Center
325 students
What this shows Central Valley Early Learning Center reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Valley Early Learning Center compares
Central Valley Early Learning Center is a shrinking 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 | 40.6:1 | ▲ 131% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 32% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
40.6:1
students per teacher
- 131% above state mean
Top 98% in Washington - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,783
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Central Valley Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Central Valley School District reports $15,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Valley Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Valley Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Spokane Valley
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sunrise Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 15:1 students per teacher
Opportunity Elementary
Standard public school
631 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Chester Elementary School
Standard public school
410 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Adams Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Standard public school
344 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
University Elementary School
Standard public school
291 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Valley Early Learning Center
How many students attend Central Valley Early Learning Center?
Central Valley Early Learning Center has 325 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Spokane Valley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Valley Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Valley Early Learning Center is 40.6:1, which is 131% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 159% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Valley Early Learning Center?
59.5% of students at Central Valley Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Valley Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Central Valley Early Learning Center is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Spokane Valley, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Valley Early Learning Center?
Central Valley Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Valley Early Learning Center rank among schools in Spokane Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Valley Early Learning Center ranks #11 of 14 schools in Spokane Valley, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spokane Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Valley School District?
Besides Central Valley Early Learning Center, Central Valley School District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,575 students), University High School (1,410 students), and Central Valley High School (1,380 students). See the Central Valley School District district page for the complete list.