Enrollment
408
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley View Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley View Elementary School
Valley View Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Ellensburg, Washington, enrolling 408 students.
At 16.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 408 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 438 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #272.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 40/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ellensburg School District spends $14,747 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Ellensburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ida Nason Aronica Elementary (361 students): Valley View Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Ellensburg School District also operates Ellensburg High School (957 students) and Morgan Middle School (772 students) alongside Valley View Elementary 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 View Elementary School compares
Valley View Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,747
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ellensburg School District, which includes Valley View Elementary School.
$14,747
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 67.6%
Federal 9.6%
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 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
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
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 (~408 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Valley View Elementary School a good school?
Valley View Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 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.
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