Enrollment
34
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Everson, WA
Nooksack Valley Special Services
Federal NCES profile for Nooksack Valley Special Services, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530567002775
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nooksack Valley Special Services earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Everson · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34:1
- large classes for Washington
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Nooksack Valley Special Services has class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nooksack Valley Special Services ranks #5 of 5 schools in Everson, WA.
School address
District: Nooksack Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530567002775 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+93% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nooksack Valley Special Services compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nooksack Valley Special Services
Nooksack Valley Special Services is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Everson, Washington, enrolling 34 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34:1 is larger than about 97% of Washington schools and 93% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Washington schools, with 34 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 39 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #38, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (44%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 94.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Everson's public schools, it stands alongside Irene Reither Elementary School (765 students): Nooksack Valley Special Services is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (34:1 vs 16.6:1).
Nooksack Valley School District also operates Nooksack Valley High School (520 students) and Nooksack Valley Middle School (469 students) alongside Nooksack Valley Special Services.
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 Nooksack Valley Special Services compares
Nooksack Valley Special Services on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34:1 | ▲ 93% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 51% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
34:1
students per teacher
- 93% above state mean
Top 97% in Washington - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
94.1%
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
$16,914
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 52.9%
Hispanic or Latino 44.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Nooksack Valley Special Services is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nooksack Valley School District, which includes Nooksack Valley Special Services.
$16,914
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 64.6%
Federal 10.3%
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 Nooksack Valley Special Services Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nooksack Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nooksack Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nooksack Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sumas Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Everson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nooksack Valley Special Services's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 Valley High School
Standard public school
520 students 17.9:1 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
Similar other 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 (~34 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~34:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Nooksack Valley Special Services
How many students attend Nooksack Valley Special Services?
Nooksack Valley Special Services has 34 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Everson, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nooksack Valley Special Services?
The student-teacher ratio at Nooksack Valley Special Services is 34:1, which is 93% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 117% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nooksack Valley Special Services?
68.1% of students at Nooksack Valley Special Services are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nooksack Valley Special Services?
The largest demographic group at Nooksack Valley Special Services is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Everson, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nooksack Valley Special Services?
Nooksack Valley Special Services has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nooksack Valley Special Services rank among schools in Everson?
By Resource Investment Index, Nooksack Valley Special Services ranks #5 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.
Is Nooksack Valley Special Services a good school?
Nooksack Valley Special Services earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Nooksack Valley School District?
Besides Nooksack Valley Special Services, Nooksack Valley School District also operates Nooksack Valley High School (520 students), Nooksack Valley Middle School (469 students), and Nooksack Elementary (412 students). See the Nooksack Valley School District district page for the complete list.
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