Enrollment
28
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yakima, WA
West Valley Virtual Academy K-6
Federal NCES profile for West Valley Virtual Academy K-6, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530972003623
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Valley Virtual Academy K-6 earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 17
- elementary schools in Yakima · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 28
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley Virtual Academy K-6 ranks #1 of 17 elementary schools in Yakima, WA.
School address
District: West Valley School District (Yakima) · Washington
NCES ID 530972003623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
56.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+26% vs state
What stands out at West Valley Virtual Academy K-6
West Valley Virtual Academy K-6 is a higher-need, small elementary school in Yakima, Washington, enrolling 28 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Washington schools, with 28 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 44 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 60/100).
The surrounding West Valley School District (Yakima) spends $14,671 per pupil, 25% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Yakima's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ridgeview Elementary (533 students): West Valley Virtual Academy K-6 is smaller than that campus by headcount.
West Valley School District (Yakima) also operates West Valley High School (1,494 students) and West Valley Mid-Level Campus (1,167 students) alongside West Valley Virtual Academy K-6.
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 Virtual Academy K-6 compares
West Valley Virtual Academy K-6 on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▲ 26% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 28 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
$14,671
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 60.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Asian 10.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 10.7%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, West Valley Virtual Academy K-6 is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Valley School District (Yakima), which includes West Valley Virtual Academy K-6.
$14,671
Per student
-25%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How West Valley Virtual Academy K-6 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| West Valley Mid-Level Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Summitview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Apple Valley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Wide Hollow Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to West Valley Virtual Academy K-6's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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 elementary schools in Yakima
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ridgeview Elementary
Standard public school
533 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Garfield Elementary School
Standard public school
507 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Summitview Elementary
Standard public school
475 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Robertson Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Valley Virtual Academy K-6
How many students attend West Valley Virtual Academy K-6?
West Valley Virtual Academy K-6 has 28 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yakima, WA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Valley Virtual Academy K-6?
56.7% of students at West Valley Virtual Academy K-6 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 K-6?
The largest demographic group at West Valley Virtual Academy K-6 is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Valley Virtual Academy K-6?
West Valley Virtual Academy K-6 has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does West Valley Virtual Academy K-6 rank among elementary schools in Yakima?
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley Virtual Academy K-6 ranks #1 of 17 elementary 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 elementary schools in Yakima on the city page.
Is West Valley Virtual Academy K-6 a good school?
West Valley Virtual Academy K-6 earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 (Yakima)?
Besides West Valley Virtual Academy K-6, 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.
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