- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spokane Valley, WA
West Valley Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for West Valley Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530969003570
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Valley Early Learning Center earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools.
- #12 of 14
- schools in Spokane Valley · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 45.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Valley Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley Early Learning Center ranks #12 of 14 schools in Spokane Valley, WA.
School address
District: West Valley School District (Spokane) · Washington
NCES ID 530969003570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
West Valley Early Learning Center grew from 66 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (+19.7%).
Teacher FTE held 2.8 → 2.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 530969003570 · Spokane Valley, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
91 enr · 45.5:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: West Valley High School (836 students)
West Valley Early Learning Center grew from 66 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (+19.7%). Teacher FTE held 2.8 → 2.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
West Valley Early Learning Center 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 91
West Valley Early Learning Center
91 students
What this shows West Valley Early Learning Center reports 91 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Valley Early Learning Center compares
West Valley Early Learning Center 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 | 45.5:1 | ▲ 159% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 31% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
45.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
91
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
45.5:1
students per teacher
- 159% above state mean
Top 99% in Washington - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
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
White 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, West Valley Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
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 Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pasadena Park Elementary | Larger | Lower 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 Early Learning Center'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 other schools in Spokane Valley
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sunrise Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 15:1 students per teacher
Opportunity Elementary
Standard public school
631 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Chester Elementary School
Standard public school
410 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Adams Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Standard public school
344 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Central Valley Early Learning Center
Special-education school
325 students 40.6:1 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 (~91 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Valley Early Learning Center
How many students attend West Valley Early Learning Center?
West Valley Early Learning Center has 91 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spokane Valley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 66 (2022-23) → 79 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Valley Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at West Valley Early Learning Center is 45.5:1, which is 159% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 190% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Valley Early Learning Center?
59.1% of students at West Valley Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Valley Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at West Valley Early Learning Center is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Spokane Valley, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Valley Early Learning Center?
West Valley Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Early Learning Center rank among schools in Spokane Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley Early Learning Center ranks #12 of 14 schools in Spokane Valley, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spokane Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in West Valley School District (Spokane)?
Besides West Valley Early Learning Center, 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.