- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cashmere, WA
Vale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530096000170
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vale Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cashmere · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Vale Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vale Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cashmere, WA.
School address
District: Cashmere School District · Washington
NCES ID 530096000170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Vale Elementary School grew from 571 students in 2022-23 to 611 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.4 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 530096000170 · Cashmere, WA Other · MID · TRAD
638 enr · 15.9:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Cashmere High School (543 students)
Vale Elementary School grew from 571 students in 2022-23 to 611 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 40.4 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Vale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Vale Elementary School
638 students
- Cashmere High
Cashmere High School
543 students
- Cashmere Middl
Cashmere Middle School
496 students
What this shows Vale Elementary School reports 638 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vale Elementary School compares
Vale Elementary School 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 26% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Washington - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,342
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 638 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.2%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Vale Elementary School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cashmere School District reports $16,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashmere High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cashmere Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~638 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vale Elementary School
How many students attend Vale Elementary School?
Vale Elementary School has 638 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cashmere, WA. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 611 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vale Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher 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 Vale Elementary School?
33.5% of students at Vale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vale Elementary School is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Cashmere, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vale Elementary School?
Vale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Vale Elementary School rank among public schools in Cashmere?
By Resource Investment Index, Vale Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cashmere, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cashmere School District?
Besides Vale Elementary School, Cashmere School District also operates Cashmere High School (543 students) and Cashmere Middle School (496 students). See the Cashmere School District district page for the complete list.