- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salem, OR
Valley Inquiry Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Inquiry Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411082001683Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Inquiry Charter School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Oregon schools.
- #17 of 38
- elementary schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Inquiry Charter School has class sizes larger than 94% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Inquiry Charter School ranks #17 of 38 elementary schools in Salem, OR.
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
NCES ID 411082001683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Valley Inquiry Charter School shrank from 225 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (-27.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 4.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 411082001683 · Salem, OR Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
149 enr · 24.8:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckay High School (2,380 students)
Valley Inquiry Charter School shrank from 225 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (-27.1%). Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 4.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Valley Inquiry Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckay High Sch
Mckay High School
2,380 students
- South Salem Hi
South Salem High School
2,195 students
- North Salem Hi
North Salem High School
2,107 students
- Mcnary High Sc
Mcnary High School
1,995 students
- Sprague High S
Sprague High School
1,712 students
- This school 149
Valley Inquiry Charter School
149 students
What this shows Valley Inquiry Charter School reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Inquiry Charter School compares
Valley Inquiry Charter School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 41% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 12% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 94% in Oregon - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$16,685
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
Two or More 12.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Valley Inquiry Charter School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j reports $16,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Inquiry Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckay High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Salem High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Salem High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcnary High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sprague High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Inquiry Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Salem
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Auburn Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Eyre Elementary School
Standard public school
538 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Harritt Elementary School
Standard public school
498 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Swegle Elementary School
Standard public school
496 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Pringle Elementary School
Standard public school
488 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Kalapuya Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 19.3:1 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 (~149 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Inquiry Charter School
How many students attend Valley Inquiry Charter School?
Valley Inquiry Charter School has 149 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salem, OR. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Inquiry Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Inquiry Charter School is 24.8:1, which is 41% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Inquiry Charter School?
59.1% of students at Valley Inquiry Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Inquiry Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Inquiry Charter School is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Salem, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Inquiry Charter School?
Valley Inquiry Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Inquiry Charter School rank among elementary schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Inquiry Charter School ranks #17 of 38 elementary schools in Salem, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem-Keizer Sd 24j?
Besides Valley Inquiry Charter School, Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students), South Salem High School (2,195 students), and North Salem High School (2,107 students). See the Salem-Keizer Sd 24j district page for the complete list.