- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, WA
Sky Valley Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Sky Valley Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530513002675
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sky Valley Education Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34:1
- large classes for Washington
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sky Valley Education Center has class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sky Valley Education Center ranks #5 of 5 schools in Monroe, WA.
School address
District: Monroe School District · Washington
NCES ID 530513002675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Sky Valley Education Center grew from 833 students in 2022-23 to 887 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 530513002675 · Monroe, WA Other · MID · TRAD
985 enr · 34:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Monroe High School (1,515 students)
Sky Valley Education Center grew from 833 students in 2022-23 to 887 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Sky Valley Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monroe High Sc
Monroe High School
1,515 students
- This school
Sky Valley Education Center
985 students
- Park Place Mid
Park Place Middle School
755 students
- Frank Wagner E 545
Frank Wagner Elementary
545 students
- Salem Woods El 516
Salem Woods Elementary School
516 students
- Chain Lake Ele 434
Chain Lake Elementary School
434 students
What this shows Sky Valley Education Center reports 985 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sky Valley Education Center compares
Sky Valley Education Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 | 14.4% | ▼ 68% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 985 | top 7% | - | - |
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.
985
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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.
Funding equity
$17,142
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Sky Valley Education Center is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Monroe School District reports $17,142 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sky Valley Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Place Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank Wagner Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salem Woods Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chain Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sky Valley Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Monroe
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Frank Wagner Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 14:1 students per teacher
Salem Woods Elementary School
Standard public school
516 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Fryelands Elementary
Standard public school
414 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Out of District Special Ed
Special-education school
18 students
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 (~985 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sky Valley Education Center
How many students attend Sky Valley Education Center?
Sky Valley Education Center has 985 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Monroe, WA. CCD year-over-year: 833 (2022-23) → 887 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sky Valley Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Sky Valley Education Center 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 Sky Valley Education Center?
14.4% of students at Sky Valley Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sky Valley Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Sky Valley Education Center is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Monroe, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sky Valley Education Center?
Sky Valley Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Sky Valley Education Center rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Sky Valley Education Center ranks #5 of 5 schools in Monroe, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Monroe School District?
Besides Sky Valley Education Center, Monroe School District also operates Monroe High School (1,515 students), Park Place Middle School (755 students), and Frank Wagner Elementary (545 students). See the Monroe School District district page for the complete list.