- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wenatchee, WA
Valley Academy of Learning K-8
Federal NCES profile for Valley Academy of Learning K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530966003678
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Academy of Learning K-8 earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Wenatchee · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Academy of Learning K-8 has class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Academy of Learning K-8 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wenatchee, WA.
School address
District: Wenatchee School District · Washington
NCES ID 530966003678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Valley Academy of Learning K-8 grew from 165 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 9.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 530966003678 · Wenatchee, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 31.3:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Wenatchee High School (2,066 students)
Valley Academy of Learning K-8 grew from 165 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 9.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Valley Academy of Learning K-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wenatchee High
Wenatchee High School
2,066 students
- Abraham Lincol 604
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
604 students
- Foothills Midd 567
Foothills Middle School
567 students
- Washington Ele 554
Washington Elementary School
554 students
- Pioneer Middle 488
Pioneer Middle School
488 students
- This school 188
Valley Academy of Learning K-8
188 students
What this shows Valley Academy of Learning K-8 reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Academy of Learning K-8 compares
Valley Academy of Learning K-8 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 | 31.3:1 | ▲ 78% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 69% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
31.3:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 96% in Washington - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
1.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,994
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 + 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.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Two or More 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Valley Academy of Learning K-8 is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Wenatchee School District reports $16,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Academy of Learning K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothills Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Academy of Learning K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Academy of Learning K-8
How many students attend Valley Academy of Learning K-8?
Valley Academy of Learning K-8 has 188 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wenatchee, WA. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Academy of Learning K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Academy of Learning K-8 is 31.3:1, which is 78% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 99% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Academy of Learning K-8?
13.9% of students at Valley Academy of Learning K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Academy of Learning K-8?
The largest demographic group at Valley Academy of Learning K-8 is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Wenatchee, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Academy of Learning K-8?
Valley Academy of Learning K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Valley Academy of Learning K-8 rank among public schools in Wenatchee?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Academy of Learning K-8 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wenatchee, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wenatchee on the city page.
What other schools are in Wenatchee School District?
Besides Valley Academy of Learning K-8, Wenatchee School District also operates Wenatchee High School (2,066 students), Abraham Lincoln Elementary (604 students), and Foothills Middle School (567 students). See the Wenatchee School District district page for the complete list.