Enrollment
40
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spokane, WA
West Valley Virtual Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for West Valley Virtual Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530969003819
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Valley Virtual Learning Center earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Washington
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Valley Virtual Learning Center has class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley Virtual Learning Center ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: West Valley School District (Spokane) · Washington
NCES ID 530969003819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Valley Virtual Learning Center compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Valley Virtual Learning Center
West Valley Virtual Learning Center is a higher-need, small elementary school in Spokane, Washington, enrolling 40 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 40 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 57 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #51, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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's elementary schools, it stands alongside Skyline Elementary (412 students): West Valley Virtual Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20:1 vs 20.6:1).
West Valley School District (Spokane) also operates West Valley High School (836 students) and Centennial Middle School (536 students) alongside West Valley Virtual 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 Virtual Learning Center compares
West Valley Virtual 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 46% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 40 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
40
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Washington - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, West Valley Virtual 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 Virtual 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 Virtual Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seth Woodard Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Valley Virtual 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 elementary schools in Spokane
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Skyline Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Prairie View Elementary
Standard public school
386 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Libby Center
Special-education school
305 students 9:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
250 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Orchard Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
79 students 13.2:1 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.
Similar enrollment (~40 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Valley Virtual Learning Center
How many students attend West Valley Virtual Learning Center?
West Valley Virtual Learning Center has 40 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spokane, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Valley Virtual Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at West Valley Virtual Learning Center is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Valley Virtual Learning Center?
65.6% of students at West Valley Virtual 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 Virtual Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at West Valley Virtual Learning Center is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Valley Virtual Learning Center?
West Valley Virtual Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Virtual Learning Center rank among elementary schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley Virtual Learning Center ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Spokane, 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 Spokane on the city page.
Is West Valley Virtual Learning Center a good school?
West Valley Virtual Learning Center earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Virtual 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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