Enrollment
188
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+78% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley Academy of Learning K-8 compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley Academy of Learning K-8
Valley Academy of Learning K-8 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Wenatchee, Washington, enrolling 188 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.3:1 is larger than about 96% of Washington schools and 78% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.9% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 188 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 54 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #36.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 44/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Wenatchee School District also operates Wenatchee High School (2,066 students) and Abraham Lincoln Elementary (604 students) alongside Valley Academy of Learning K-8.
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 Valley Academy of Learning K-8 compares
Valley Academy of Learning K-8 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,612
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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wenatchee School District, which includes Valley Academy of Learning K-8.
$16,612
Per student
-15%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.7%
State 67.7%
Federal 17.6%
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 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
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~188 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Valley Academy of Learning K-8 a good school?
Valley Academy of Learning K-8 earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 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.
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