At a glance
Reported students
91
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
32.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington other enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
236
West Valley Early Learning Center: 91 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
32.5:1 reported; state peer median 23.5:1. 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
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about West Valley Early Learning Center
West Valley Early Learning Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Spokane Valley. It is one of 12 current school records connected to West Valley School District (Spokane). NCES reports 91 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 combined / other schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 89.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 32.5:1, above the Washington median of 23.5:1 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 (69.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking West Valley Early Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 32.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 2.8 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- 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
- White69.2%
- Hispanic20.9%
- Black4.4%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
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
Not reported as 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 West Valley School District (Spokane)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Valley Virtual Learning Center
Elementary · Grades KG–08
40 reported students
Open Doors re-engagement
High · Grades 09–12
3 reported students
Orchard Center Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
199 reported students
West Valley City School
Middle · Grades 05–08
200 reported students
Spokane Valley High School
High · Grades 09–12
229 reported students
Ness Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
243 reported students
Public schools near West Valley Early Learning Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane Virtual Academy Other · Spokane School District | PK–12 | 247 | 3.4 mi |
| Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool Other · Spokane School District | PK–PK | 37 | 3.4 mi |
| Central Valley Early Learning Center Other · Central Valley School District | PK–PK | 325 | 5 mi |
| EV Parent Partnership Other · East Valley School District (Spokane) | KG–12 | 221 | 5.1 mi |
| EV Online Other · East Valley School District (Spokane) | KG–12 | 50 | 5.3 mi |
| Sacred Heart Hospital Other · Spokane School District | PK–12 | 0 | 5.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Valley Early Learning Center
What grades does West Valley Early Learning Center serve?
West Valley Early Learning Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in West Valley School District (Spokane).
How many students attend West Valley Early Learning Center?
West Valley Early Learning Center reported 91 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 244 Washington combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Valley Early Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 32.5:1, based on 91 students and 2.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 23.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Valley Early Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Valley Early Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West Valley School District (Spokane) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Valley Early Learning Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Valley Early Learning Center in?
West Valley Early Learning Center is part of West Valley School District (Spokane), based in Spokane, WA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Valley Early Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Spokane Virtual Academy (3.4 mi), Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool (3.4 mi), Central Valley Early Learning Center (5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.