- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bonney Lake, WA
Victor Falls Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Victor Falls Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530861001886
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Victor Falls Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Bonney Lake · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Victor Falls Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Victor Falls Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Bonney Lake, WA.
School address
District: Sumner-Bonney Lake School District · Washington
NCES ID 530861001886 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Victor Falls Elementary held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 530861001886 · Bonney Lake, WA Other · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 17.1:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumner High School (1,857 students)
Victor Falls Elementary held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Victor Falls Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumner High Sc
Sumner High School
1,857 students
- Bonney Lake Hi
Bonney Lake High School
1,643 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Middle School
937 students
- Lakeridge Midd
Lakeridge Middle School
763 students
- Sumner Middle 674
Sumner Middle School
674 students
- This school 513
Victor Falls Elementary
513 students
What this shows Victor Falls Elementary reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Victor Falls Elementary compares
Victor Falls 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 58% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Washington - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,438
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 14.6%
Asian 5.5%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Victor Falls Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sumner-Bonney Lake School District reports $15,438 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Victor Falls Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonney Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumner Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Victor Falls Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Bonney Lake
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Donald Eismann Elementary
Standard public school
648 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Tehaleh Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
627 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Bonney Lake Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 15:1 students per teacher
Crestwood Elementary
Standard public school
393 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about Victor Falls Elementary
How many students attend Victor Falls Elementary?
Victor Falls Elementary has 513 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bonney Lake, WA. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Victor Falls Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Victor Falls Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 9% 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 Victor Falls Elementary?
19.1% of students at Victor Falls Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Victor Falls Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Victor Falls Elementary is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Bonney Lake, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Victor Falls Elementary?
Victor Falls Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Victor Falls Elementary rank among schools in Bonney Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Victor Falls Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Bonney Lake, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bonney Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumner-Bonney Lake School District?
Besides Victor Falls Elementary, Sumner-Bonney Lake School District also operates Sumner High School (1,857 students), Bonney Lake High School (1,643 students), and Mountain View Middle School (937 students). See the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District district page for the complete list.