- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
West Valley City School grew from 166 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE held 7.3 → 7.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 530969002685 · Spokane, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 28.6:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: West Valley High School (836 students)
West Valley City School grew from 166 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE held 7.3 → 7.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
West Valley City School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High School
836 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
536 students
- Pasadena Park
Pasadena Park Elementary
362 students
- Dishman Hills 296
Dishman Hills High School
296 students
- Seth Woodard E 262
Seth Woodard Elementary
262 students
- This school 200
West Valley City School
200 students
What this shows West Valley City School reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Valley City School compares
West Valley City 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,335
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
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.
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
District finance for West Valley School District (Spokane) reports $15,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~200 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), up 12.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.