Enrollment
195
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530972003820
West Valley Innovation Center — Yakima, WA
Federal NCES profile for West Valley Innovation Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 89
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: West Valley School District (Yakima) · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Valley Innovation Center compares with Washington and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Valley Innovation Center reports 195 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% above the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 45% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 48.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 7% above the Washington average and 7% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 195 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 4.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding West Valley School District (Yakima) spends $16,772 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 16.3% from local sources (property taxes), 72.5% from the state, and 11.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Valley Innovation Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▲ 7% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 26% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
23.1:1
students per teacher
— 30% above state mean
Top 92% in Washington — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$16,772
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
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.
Overview
Enrollment 195 Top 26% in Washington — larger than 74% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 23.1:1 +30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 48.1% +7% vs state
NCES ID 530972003820
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 195:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 4.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Valley School District (Yakima), which includes West Valley Innovation Center.
$16,772
Per student
-28%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 72.5%
Federal 11.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
Similar other schools in Yakima
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Adams Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Hoover Elementary School
Standard public school
582 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
East Valley Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 17:1 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 14.2:1 students per teacher
Whitney Elementary
Standard public school
433 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Yakima, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Valley Innovation Center?
The student-teacher ratio at West Valley Innovation Center is 23.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Yakima, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Valley Innovation Center?
West Valley Innovation Center has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.