Enrollment
200
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spokane, WA
West Valley City School
Federal NCES profile for West Valley City School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530969002685
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Valley City School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools.
- #11 of 11
- elementary schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Valley City School has class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley City School ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: West Valley School District (Spokane) · Washington
NCES ID 530969002685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Valley City School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Valley City School
West Valley City School is a mid-sized elementary school in Spokane, Washington, enrolling 200 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.6:1 is larger than about 95% of Washington schools and 63% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 200 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 131 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #117, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding West Valley School District (Spokane) spends $14,803 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Spokane's elementary schools, it stands alongside Skyline Elementary (412 students): West Valley City School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.6:1 vs 20.6:1).
West Valley School District (Spokane) also operates West Valley High School (836 students) and Centennial Middle School (536 students) alongside West Valley City 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 West Valley City School compares
West Valley City 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 | 28.6:1 | ▲ 63% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 20% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
28.6:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 95% in Washington - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$14,803
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
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 76.4%
Two or More 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, West Valley City School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Valley School District (Spokane), which includes West Valley City School.
$14,803
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 66.2%
Federal 11.7%
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 West Valley City School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pasadena Park Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dishman Hills High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seth Woodard Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Valley City School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in Spokane
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Skyline Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Prairie View Elementary
Standard public school
386 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Libby Center
Special-education school
305 students 9:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
250 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Orchard Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
79 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
West Valley Virtual Learning Center
Alternative education program
40 students 20:1 students per teacher
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 (~200 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Valley City School
How many students attend West Valley City School?
West Valley City School has 200 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spokane, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Valley City School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Valley City School is 28.6:1, which is 63% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Valley City School?
36.1% of students at West Valley City School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Valley City School?
The largest demographic group at West Valley City School is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Valley City School?
West Valley City School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 West Valley City School rank among elementary schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley City School ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in Spokane, 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 Spokane on the city page.
Is West Valley City School a good school?
West Valley City School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools. 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 West Valley School District (Spokane)?
Besides West Valley City School, West Valley School District (Spokane) also operates West Valley High School (836 students), Centennial Middle School (536 students), and Pasadena Park Elementary (362 students). See the West Valley School District (Spokane) district page for the complete list.
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