- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 33.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valley, WA
Valley School
Federal NCES profile for Valley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530924001555
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Valley · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Valley, WA.
School address
District: Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530924001555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Valley School shrank from 193 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-13.0%).
Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 530924001555 · Valley, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 11.1:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Virtual Academy (863 students)
Valley School shrank from 193 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-13.0%). Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Valley School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Virtu
Columbia Virtual Academy
863 students
- This school 166
Valley School
166 students
- Valley Early L 47
Valley Early Learning Center
47 students
- Paideia High S 23
Paideia High School
23 students
What this shows Valley School reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley School compares
Valley School is a shrinking 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 37% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 55% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in Washington - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$13,417
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 88.6%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Valley School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valley School District reports $13,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Virtual Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Early Learning Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Paideia High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 2.9:1
- Resource Index
- 82/100
Similar elementary schools in Valley
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley School
How many students attend Valley School?
Valley School has 166 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley School is 11.1:1, which is 37% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 29% 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 Valley School?
69.9% of students at Valley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley School?
The largest demographic group at Valley School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Valley, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley School?
Valley School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Valley School rank among public schools in Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Valley, 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 Valley School District?
Besides Valley School, Valley School District also operates Columbia Virtual Academy (863 students), Valley Early Learning Center (47 students), and Paideia High School (23 students). See the Valley School District district page for the complete list.