Enrollment
21
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 530972003619
West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8 — Yakima, WA
Federal NCES profile for West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 70/100.
🌟 Gifted program 70
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.
Free-lunch eligible
56.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+24% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8 reports 21 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 56.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% above the Washington average and 8% above the national baseline.
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 70/100 (B), calculated from 1 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 Virtual Academy 7-8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▲ 24% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 6% | — | — |
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
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 24% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
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
Enrollment 21 Top 6% in Washington — larger than 94% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 56.0% +24% vs state
NCES ID 530972003619
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Valley School District (Yakima), which includes West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8.
$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
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Frequently asked questions about West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8
How many students attend West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8?
West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8 has 21 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Yakima, WA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8?
56.0% of students at West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8?
The largest demographic group at West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8 is White at 76.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Yakima, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8?
West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (B) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.