Enrollment
482
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Naches, WA
Naches Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Naches Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530546003559
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Naches Valley Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Naches · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Naches Valley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Naches Valley Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Naches, WA.
School address
District: Naches Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530546003559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Naches Valley Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Naches Valley Elementary School
Naches Valley Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Naches, Washington, enrolling 482 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.0% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 482 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 504 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #186.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 482 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Naches's elementary schools, it stands alongside Naches Valley Middle School (427 students): Naches Valley Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 19.4:1).
Naches Valley School District also operates Naches Valley Middle School (427 students) and Naches Valley High School (399 students) alongside Naches Valley Elementary School.
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 Naches Valley Elementary School compares
Naches Valley Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 0% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in Washington - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
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
$16,384
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Naches Valley Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Naches Valley School District, which includes Naches Valley Elementary School.
$16,384
Per student
-16%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.5%
State 60.7%
Federal 12.8%
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 Naches Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naches Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Naches Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Naches Valley Esd 105 Open Doors | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Naches Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar elementary schools in Naches
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~482 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Naches Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Naches Valley Elementary School?
Naches Valley Elementary School has 482 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Naches, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Naches Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Naches Valley Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 24% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% 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 Naches Valley Elementary School?
45.0% of students at Naches Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Naches Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Naches Valley Elementary School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Naches, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Naches Valley Elementary School?
Naches Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Naches Valley Elementary School rank among public schools in Naches?
By Resource Investment Index, Naches Valley Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Naches, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Naches on the city page.
Is Naches Valley Elementary School a good school?
Naches Valley Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 Naches Valley School District?
Besides Naches Valley Elementary School, Naches Valley School District also operates Naches Valley Middle School (427 students), Naches Valley High School (399 students), and Naches Valley Esd 105 Open Doors (1 students). See the Naches Valley School District district page for the complete list.
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