- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seatac, WA
Valley View Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Valley View Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530354003220
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View Early Childhood Center earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Seatac · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Early Childhood Center ranks #5 of 5 schools in Seatac, WA.
School address
District: Highline School District · Washington
NCES ID 530354003220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Valley View Early Childhood Center shrank from 252 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 530354003220 · Seatac, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 32.1:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students)
Valley View Early Childhood Center shrank from 252 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Valley View Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier High School
1,846 students
- Highline High
Highline High School
1,423 students
- Evergreen High
Evergreen High School
1,080 students
- Glacier Middle
Glacier Middle School
803 students
- Cascade Middle 671
Cascade Middle School
671 students
- This school 225
Valley View Early Childhood Center
225 students
What this shows Valley View Early Childhood Center reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley View Early Childhood Center compares
Valley View Early Childhood Center 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 | 32.1:1 | ▲ 82% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 85% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.1:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
32.1:1
students per teacher
- 82% 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
28.4%
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
$20,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
African American 42.7%
Asian 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
White 7.6%
Two or More 7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Valley View Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Highline School District reports $20,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley View Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glacier Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley View Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide other 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 (~225 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley View Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Valley View Early Childhood Center?
Valley View Early Childhood Center has 225 students enrolled. It is a public school in Seatac, WA. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Early Childhood Center is 32.1:1, which is 82% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 104% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley View Early Childhood Center?
83.3% of students at Valley View Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley View Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Valley View Early Childhood Center is African American at 42.7% of enrollment, in Seatac, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View Early Childhood Center?
Valley View Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 View Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Seatac?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Early Childhood Center ranks #5 of 5 schools in Seatac, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Seatac on the city page.
What other schools are in Highline School District?
Besides Valley View Early Childhood Center, Highline School District also operates Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students), Highline High School (1,423 students), and Evergreen High School (1,080 students). See the Highline School District district page for the complete list.