- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yakima, WA
West Valley Innovation Center
Federal NCES profile for West Valley Innovation Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530972003820
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Valley Innovation Center earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 11
- schools in Yakima · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 27.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Valley Innovation Center has class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley Innovation Center ranks #3 of 11 schools in Yakima, WA.
School address
District: West Valley School District (Yakima) · Washington
NCES ID 530972003820 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
West Valley Innovation Center grew from 162 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (+17.9%).
Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 530972003820 · Yakima, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 27.9:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: West Valley High School (1,494 students)
West Valley Innovation Center grew from 162 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (+17.9%). Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
West Valley Innovation Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High School
1,494 students
- West Valley Mi
West Valley Mid-Level Campus
1,167 students
- Summitview Ele 475
Summitview Elementary
475 students
- Apple Valley E 447
Apple Valley Elementary
447 students
- Wide Hollow El 433
Wide Hollow Elementary
433 students
- This school 195
West Valley Innovation Center
195 students
What this shows West Valley Innovation Center reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Valley Innovation Center compares
West Valley Innovation 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 | 27.9:1 | ▲ 59% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▲ 7% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
27.9:1
students per teacher
- 59% 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
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,141
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 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, West Valley Innovation Center is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Valley School District (Yakima) reports $15,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Valley Innovation Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Valley Mid-Level Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summitview Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wide Hollow Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Valley Innovation Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Yakima
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Adams Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Hoover Elementary School
Standard public school
582 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
East Valley Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Mcclure Elementary School
Standard public school
559 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Barge-Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
518 students 14:1 students per teacher
Whitney Elementary
Standard public school
433 students 14.4:1 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 (~195 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Valley Innovation Center
How many students attend West Valley Innovation Center?
West Valley Innovation Center has 195 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yakima, WA. CCD year-over-year: 162 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Valley Innovation Center?
The student-teacher ratio at West Valley Innovation Center is 27.9:1, which is 59% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Valley Innovation Center?
48.1% of students at West Valley Innovation Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Valley Innovation Center?
The largest demographic group at West Valley Innovation Center is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Valley Innovation Center?
West Valley Innovation Center has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 West Valley Innovation Center rank among schools in Yakima?
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley Innovation Center ranks #3 of 11 schools in Yakima, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Yakima on the city page.
What other schools are in West Valley School District (Yakima)?
Besides West Valley Innovation Center, West Valley School District (Yakima) also operates West Valley High School (1,494 students), West Valley Mid-Level Campus (1,167 students), and Summitview Elementary (475 students). See the West Valley School District (Yakima) district page for the complete list.