Enrollment
166
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spokane Valley, WA
Central Valley Virtual Learning
Federal NCES profile for Central Valley Virtual Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530111003788
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Valley Virtual Learning earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Spokane Valley · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Valley Virtual Learning has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Valley Virtual Learning ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Spokane Valley, WA.
School address
District: Central Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530111003788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Valley Virtual Learning compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Valley Virtual Learning
Central Valley Virtual Learning is a mid-sized elementary school in Spokane Valley, Washington, enrolling 166 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.4% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 166 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 138 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #59.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 166 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Greenacres Elementary (637 students): Central Valley Virtual Learning is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 15.2:1).
Central Valley School District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,575 students) and University High School (1,410 students) alongside Central Valley Virtual Learning.
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 Virtual Learning compares
Central Valley Virtual Learning on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 45.4% | ▲ 1% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 76% | - | - |
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.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Central Valley Virtual Learning is less 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 Virtual Learning.
$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 Virtual Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Valley Virtual Learning'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 elementary schools in Spokane Valley
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Greenacres Elementary
Standard public school
637 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Riverbend Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Summit School
Standard public school
383 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Spokane Valley Learning Academy
Standard public school
44 students 14.7:1 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 (~166 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Valley Virtual Learning
How many students attend Central Valley Virtual Learning?
Central Valley Virtual Learning has 166 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spokane Valley, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Valley Virtual Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Valley Virtual Learning 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 Central Valley Virtual Learning?
45.4% of students at Central Valley Virtual Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Valley Virtual Learning?
The largest demographic group at Central Valley Virtual Learning is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Spokane Valley, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Valley Virtual Learning?
Central Valley Virtual Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Central Valley Virtual Learning rank among elementary schools in Spokane Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Valley Virtual Learning ranks #5 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Spokane Valley on the city page.
Is Central Valley Virtual Learning a good school?
Central Valley Virtual Learning earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Virtual Learning, 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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