At a glance
Reported students
638
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
543
Vale Elementary School: 638 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
17:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 591
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.02
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
What the reported data says about Vale Elementary School
Vale Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Cashmere. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Cashmere School District. NCES reports 638 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, close to the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (38.2%). English learners represent 20.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Vale Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.62 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 20.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.6%
- Hispanic38.2%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cashmere School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cashmere High School
High · Grades 09–12
543 reported students
Cashmere Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
496 reported students
Public schools near Vale Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyslope Elementary School Elementary · Wenatchee School District | KG–05 | 292 | 6.6 mi |
| Peshastin Dryden Elementary Elementary · Cascade School District | PK–02 | 283 | 7 mi |
| John Newbery Elementary Elementary · Wenatchee School District | KG–05 | 437 | 8.2 mi |
| Lewis And Clark Elementary Sch Elementary · Wenatchee School District | KG–05 | 424 | 8.6 mi |
| Washington Elementary School Elementary · Wenatchee School District | KG–05 | 554 | 9.1 mi |
| Cascade Elementary Elementary · Eastmont School District | KG–06 | 568 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Vale Elementary School
What grades does Vale Elementary School serve?
Vale Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cashmere School District.
How many students attend Vale Elementary School?
Vale Elementary School reported 638 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 591 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Vale Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 638 students and 37.62 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Vale Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Vale Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cashmere School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Vale Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Vale Elementary School in?
Vale Elementary School is part of Cashmere School District, based in Cashmere, WA, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Vale Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sunnyslope Elementary School (6.6 mi), Peshastin Dryden Elementary (7 mi), John Newbery Elementary (8.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.