Enrollment
325
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
40.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+131% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Valley Early Learning Center compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Valley Early Learning Center
Central Valley Early Learning Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Spokane Valley, Washington, enrolling 325 students.
Class loads run heavy: 40.6:1 is larger than about 98% of Washington schools and 131% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 325 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 352 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #211.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 56/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Central Valley School District spends $15,379 per pupil, 21% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Spokane Valley's public schools, it stands alongside Sunrise Elementary (644 students): Central Valley Early Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (40.6:1 vs 15:1).
Central Valley School District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,575 students) and University High School (1,410 students) alongside Central Valley Early Learning Center.
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 Central Valley Early Learning Center compares
Central Valley Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,379
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Valley School District, which includes Central Valley Early Learning Center.
$15,379
Per student
-21%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 65.2%
Federal 14.8%
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 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
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~325 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~40.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Central Valley Early Learning Center a good school?
Central Valley Early Learning Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 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.
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