- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Naches Valley Elementary School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 530546003559 · Naches, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 13.4:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Naches Valley Middle School (427 students)
Naches Valley Elementary School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Naches Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Naches Valley Elementary School
482 students
- Naches Valley
Naches Valley Middle School
427 students
- Naches Valley
Naches Valley High School
399 students
- Naches Valley 1
Naches Valley Esd 105 Open Doors
1 students
What this shows Naches Valley Elementary School reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Naches Valley Elementary School compares
Naches Valley Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,087
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Naches Valley School District reports $17,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~482 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.