- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Everson, WA
Nooksack Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Nooksack Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530567000839
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nooksack Valley High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Everson · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Nooksack Valley High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nooksack Valley High School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Everson, WA.
School address
District: Nooksack Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530567000839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Nooksack Valley High School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 530567000839 · Everson, WA Other · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 17.9:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Nooksack Valley Middle School (469 students)
Nooksack Valley High School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Nooksack Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Nooksack Valley High School
520 students
- Nooksack Valle
Nooksack Valley Middle School
469 students
- Nooksack Eleme
Nooksack Elementary
412 students
- Sumas Elementa
Sumas Elementary
295 students
- Everson Elemen
Everson Elementary
288 students
- Nooksack Valle 34
Nooksack Valley Special Services
34 students
What this shows Nooksack Valley High School reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nooksack Valley High School compares
Nooksack Valley High 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▲ 9% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Washington - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.6%
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
$17,753
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Nooksack Valley High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nooksack Valley School District reports $17,753 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nooksack Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nooksack Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nooksack Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sumas Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Everson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nooksack Valley Special Services | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nooksack Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar other schools in Everson
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Irene Reither Elementary School
Standard public school
765 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Nooksack Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Everson Elementary
Standard public school
288 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nooksack Valley Special Services
Special-education school
34 students 34:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nooksack Valley High School
How many students attend Nooksack Valley High School?
Nooksack Valley High School has 520 students enrolled. It is a public school in Everson, WA. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nooksack Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nooksack Valley High School is 17.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nooksack Valley High School?
48.9% of students at Nooksack Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nooksack Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Nooksack Valley High School is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Everson, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nooksack Valley High School?
Nooksack Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Nooksack Valley High School rank among schools in Everson?
By Resource Investment Index, Nooksack Valley High School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Everson, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Everson on the city page.
What other schools are in Nooksack Valley School District?
Besides Nooksack Valley High School, Nooksack Valley School District also operates Nooksack Valley Middle School (469 students), Nooksack Elementary (412 students), and Sumas Elementary (295 students). See the Nooksack Valley School District district page for the complete list.