- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Central Valley Virtual Learning shrank from 108 students in 2022-23 to 99 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 530111003788 · Spokane Valley, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 16.6:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeline High School (1,575 students)
Central Valley Virtual Learning shrank from 108 students in 2022-23 to 99 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Central Valley Virtual Learning 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 166
Central Valley Virtual Learning
166 students
What this shows Central Valley Virtual Learning reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Valley Virtual Learning compares
Central Valley Virtual Learning 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,783
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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,410
- 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
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 (~166 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 108 (2022-23) → 99 (2023-24), down 9.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.