- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spokane Valley, WA
Opportunity Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Opportunity Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530111000199
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Opportunity Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Washington schools.
- #10 of 14
- schools in Spokane Valley · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Opportunity Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Opportunity Elementary ranks #10 of 14 schools in Spokane Valley, WA.
School address
District: Central Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530111000199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Opportunity Elementary held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.7 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 530111000199 · Spokane Valley, WA Other · MID · TRAD
631 enr · 13.4:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeline High School (1,575 students)
Opportunity Elementary held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.7 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Opportunity Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgeline High
Ridgeline High School
1,575 students
- University Hig
University High School
1,410 students
- Central Valley
Central Valley High School
1,380 students
- Evergreen Midd
Evergreen Middle School
668 students
- Sunrise Elemen
Sunrise Elementary
644 students
- This school
Opportunity Elementary
631 students
What this shows Opportunity Elementary reports 631 students on the CCD universe file.
How Opportunity Elementary compares
Opportunity Elementary 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 | 57.6% | ▲ 28% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 18% | - | - |
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.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,783
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 631 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Opportunity Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Valley School District reports $15,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Opportunity Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Opportunity Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Spokane Valley
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sunrise Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 15:1 students per teacher
Chester Elementary School
Standard public school
410 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Adams Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Standard public school
344 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Central Valley Early Learning Center
Special-education school
325 students 40.6:1 students per teacher
University Elementary School
Standard public school
291 students 12.1:1 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 (~631 students)
Frequently asked questions about Opportunity Elementary
How many students attend Opportunity Elementary?
Opportunity Elementary has 631 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spokane Valley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 634 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Opportunity Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Opportunity Elementary 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 Opportunity Elementary?
57.6% of students at Opportunity Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Opportunity Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Opportunity Elementary is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in Spokane Valley, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Opportunity Elementary?
Opportunity Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Opportunity Elementary rank among schools in Spokane Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Opportunity Elementary ranks #10 of 14 schools in Spokane Valley, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spokane Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Valley School District?
Besides Opportunity Elementary, Central Valley School District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,575 students), University High School (1,410 students), and Central Valley High School (1,380 students). See the Central Valley School District district page for the complete list.