Enrollment
985
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+93% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sky Valley Education Center compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sky Valley Education Center
Sky Valley Education Center is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Monroe, Washington, enrolling 985 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.4% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Washington average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 93% of state schools at 985 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 154 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #152, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
Among Monroe's public schools, it stands alongside Frank Wagner Elementary (545 students): Sky Valley Education Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (34:1 vs 14:1).
Monroe School District also operates Monroe High School (1,515 students) and Park Place Middle School (755 students) alongside Sky Valley Education Center.
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 Sky Valley Education Center compares
Sky Valley Education Center 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,215
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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe School District, which includes Sky Valley Education Center.
$16,215
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.0%
State 68.2%
Federal 8.8%
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 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
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~985 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~34:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Sky Valley Education Center a good school?
Sky Valley Education Center earns 15/100 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 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.
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