- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ellensburg, WA
Valley View Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Valley View Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530246000688
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Ellensburg · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Ellensburg, WA.
School address
District: Ellensburg School District · Washington
NCES ID 530246000688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Valley View Elementary School grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 530246000688 · Ellensburg, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 16.3:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Ellensburg High School (957 students)
Valley View Elementary School grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Valley View Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ellensburg Hig
Ellensburg High School
957 students
- Morgan Middle
Morgan Middle School
772 students
- This school
Valley View Elementary School
408 students
- Ida Nason Aron 361
Ida Nason Aronica Elementary
361 students
- Mt. Stuart Ele 336
Mt. Stuart Elementary
336 students
- Lincoln Elemen 334
Lincoln Elementary
334 students
What this shows Valley View Elementary School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley View Elementary School compares
Valley View Elementary School is a growing 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 44% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 49% in Washington - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$16,335
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Valley View Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ellensburg School District reports $16,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley View Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellensburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morgan Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida Nason Aronica Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Mt. Stuart Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley View Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Ellensburg
3 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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley View Elementary School
How many students attend Valley View Elementary School?
Valley View Elementary School has 408 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ellensburg, WA. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% higher 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 View Elementary School?
25.1% of students at Valley View Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley View Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Valley View Elementary School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Ellensburg, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View Elementary School?
Valley View Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ellensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Ellensburg, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ellensburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Ellensburg School District?
Besides Valley View Elementary School, Ellensburg School District also operates Ellensburg High School (957 students), Morgan Middle School (772 students), and Ida Nason Aronica Elementary (361 students). See the Ellensburg School District district page for the complete list.