Enrollment
91
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
45.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+159% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Valley Early Learning Center compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Valley Early Learning Center
West Valley Early Learning Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Spokane Valley, Washington, enrolling 91 students.
Class loads run heavy: 45.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Washington schools and 159% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 91 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 84 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 47/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 Valley's public schools, it stands alongside Sunrise Elementary (644 students): West Valley Early Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (45.5:1 vs 15:1).
West Valley School District (Spokane) also operates West Valley High School (836 students) and Centennial Middle School (536 students) alongside West Valley Early Learning Center.
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 Early Learning Center compares
West Valley Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Valley School District (Spokane), which includes West Valley Early Learning Center.
$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 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
- 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 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
Similar other 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 (~91 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~45.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Valley Early Learning Center a good school?
West Valley Early Learning Center earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 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.
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