- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Toppenish, WA
Valley View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Valley View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530897003027
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Toppenish · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 90.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Toppenish, WA.
School address
District: Toppenish School District · Washington
NCES ID 530897003027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Valley View Elementary held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 530897003027 · Toppenish, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 14.7:1 · 90.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Toppenish High School (969 students)
Valley View Elementary held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Valley View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Toppenish High
Toppenish High School
969 students
- Toppenish Midd
Toppenish Middle School
757 students
- This school
Valley View Elementary
484 students
- Kirkwood Eleme 387
Kirkwood Elementary School
387 students
- Garfield Eleme 310
Garfield Elementary School
310 students
- Lincoln Elemen 244
Lincoln Elementary School
244 students
What this shows Valley View Elementary reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley View Elementary compares
Valley View Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.3% | ▲ 101% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 101% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Washington - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,015
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
Hispanic or Latino 88.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.1%
White 1.4%
African American 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Valley View Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Toppenish School District reports $18,015 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toppenish High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Toppenish Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kirkwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley View Elementary
How many students attend Valley View Elementary?
Valley View Elementary has 484 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Toppenish, WA. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 View Elementary?
90.3% of students at Valley View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Valley View Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment, in Toppenish, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View Elementary?
Valley View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 rank among elementary schools in Toppenish?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Toppenish, 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 Toppenish on the city page.
What other schools are in Toppenish School District?
Besides Valley View Elementary, Toppenish School District also operates Toppenish High School (969 students), Toppenish Middle School (757 students), and Kirkwood Elementary School (387 students). See the Toppenish School District district page for the complete list.