Enrollment
166
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley School
Valley School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Valley, Washington, enrolling 166 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.1:1, Valley School is leaner than roughly 93% of Washington schools and 37% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 69.9% of students qualify for free meals, 55% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 166 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 103 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 166 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Valley School District spends $10,036 per pupil, 48% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Valley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Columbia Virtual Academy (863 students): Valley School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.1:1 vs 33.2:1).
Valley School District also operates Columbia Virtual Academy (863 students) and Valley Early Learning Center (47 students) alongside Valley School.
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 School compares
Valley School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,036
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley School District, which includes Valley School.
$10,036
Per student
-48%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.8%
State 86.7%
Federal 4.5%
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 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
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 33.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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.
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 (~166 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Valley on the city page.
Is Valley School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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