- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spokane Valley, WA
Spokane Valley Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Spokane Valley Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530111003137
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spokane Valley Learning Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Spokane Valley · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Spokane Valley Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spokane Valley Learning Academy ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Spokane Valley, WA.
School address
District: Central Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530111003137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Spokane Valley Learning Academy grew from 44 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (+40.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.4 → 2.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 530111003137 · Spokane Valley, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
44 enr · 14.7:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeline High School (1,575 students)
Spokane Valley Learning Academy grew from 44 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (+40.9%). Teacher FTE lost 3.4 → 2.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Spokane Valley Learning Academy 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 44
Spokane Valley Learning Academy
44 students
What this shows Spokane Valley Learning Academy reports 44 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spokane Valley Learning Academy compares
Spokane Valley Learning Academy 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 29% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 44 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
44
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Washington - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$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
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.
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 Spokane Valley Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spokane Valley Learning Academy'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 elementary schools in Spokane Valley
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Greenacres Elementary
Standard public school
637 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Riverbend Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Summit School
Standard public school
383 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Central Valley Virtual Learning
Standard public school
166 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~44 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spokane Valley Learning Academy
How many students attend Spokane Valley Learning Academy?
Spokane Valley Learning Academy has 44 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spokane Valley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 44 (2022-23) → 62 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spokane Valley Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Spokane Valley Learning Academy is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Spokane Valley Learning Academy?
31.8% of students at Spokane Valley Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spokane Valley Learning Academy?
Spokane Valley Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spokane Valley Learning Academy rank among elementary schools in Spokane Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Spokane Valley Learning Academy ranks #3 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Spokane Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Valley School District?
Besides Spokane Valley Learning Academy, 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.