- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Twisp, WA
Methow Valley Independent Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Methow Valley Independent Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530502001170
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Methow Valley Independent Learning Center earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 35
- students enrolled
Methow Valley Independent Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 91% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Methow Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530502001170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Methow Valley Independent Learning Center grew from 36 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.9 → 2.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 530502001170 · Twisp, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
35 enr · 11.7:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Methow Valley Elementary (368 students)
Methow Valley Independent Learning Center grew from 36 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 3.9 → 2.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Methow Valley Independent Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Methow Valley
Methow Valley Elementary
368 students
- Liberty Bell J
Liberty Bell Jr Sr High
356 students
- This school 35
Methow Valley Independent Learning Center
35 students
- Alternative Ed 26
Alternative Educational Experience
26 students
What this shows Methow Valley Independent Learning Center reports 35 students on the CCD universe file.
How Methow Valley Independent Learning Center compares
Methow Valley Independent Learning Center is a growing 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 34% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 14% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in Washington - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,361
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 88.6%
African American 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Methow Valley Independent Learning Center is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Methow Valley School District reports $18,361 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Methow Valley Independent Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methow Valley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Bell Jr Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alternative Educational Experience | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Methow Valley Independent Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide high 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 (~35 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Methow Valley Independent Learning Center
How many students attend Methow Valley Independent Learning Center?
Methow Valley Independent Learning Center has 35 students enrolled. It is a high school in Twisp, WA. CCD year-over-year: 36 (2022-23) → 39 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Methow Valley Independent Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Methow Valley Independent Learning Center is 11.7:1, which is 34% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 25% lower 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 Methow Valley Independent Learning Center?
38.9% of students at Methow Valley Independent Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Methow Valley Independent Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Methow Valley Independent Learning Center is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Twisp, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Methow Valley Independent Learning Center?
Methow Valley Independent Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Methow Valley School District?
Besides Methow Valley Independent Learning Center, Methow Valley School District also operates Methow Valley Elementary (368 students), Liberty Bell Jr Sr High (356 students), and Alternative Educational Experience (26 students). See the Methow Valley School District district page for the complete list.