Is Naches Valley Elementary School a good school?

Naches Valley Elementary School ranks 575 th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Naches Valley Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 489 students attended Naches Valley Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Naches Valley Elementary School?

Students at Naches Valley Elementary School are 67% White, 27% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Naches Valley Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Naches Valley Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Naches Valley Middle School High : Naches Valley High School

Naches Valley Elementary School

Summary:

Naches Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 502 students in grades K-4 in the rural town of Naches, Washington. While the school's academic performance is generally lower than the state averages, it outperforms the district averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency. However, the school faces challenges in addressing achievement gaps among different student groups, particularly Hispanic students and those with special education needs.

Naches Valley Elementary School's ELA proficiency rate in 2023-2024 was 51.28%, slightly below the state average of 52.63%, while its Math proficiency rate was 45.36%, higher than the state average of 41.68%. The school's performance has been relatively consistent over the past few years, but it lags behind nearby high-performing schools like Apple Valley Elementary and Cottonwood Elementary, both part of the West Valley School District. This disparity may be partly attributed to the high percentage of students at Naches Valley Elementary School who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a lower socioeconomic status that can impact academic performance.

Addressing the significant performance gaps between different student groups, such as Hispanic students and those with special education needs, will be a key focus area for Naches Valley Elementary School and the Naches Valley School District. The school has seen a substantial increase in spending per student, from $9,867 in 2019-2020 to $18,327 in 2021-2022, but the impact of these additional resources on academic outcomes is not yet clear. Examining how these funds are being utilized and their effectiveness in improving student learning could provide valuable insights for the school and district to better support the success of all students.

Detail:

Public K-4

151 Bonlow Drive
Naches, WA 98937

(509) 966-5050

District: Naches Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
575^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,327

Students who attend Naches Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Naches Valley Middle School
High:	Naches Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 489

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.3%

Hispanic:

26.8%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Naches Valley Elementary School ranks better than 50.8% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.96. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.3%), Hispanic (26.8%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Naches Valley Elementary School is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare Naches Valley Elementary School employs 33.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Naches Valley Elementary School is $18,327.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Naches Valley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Naches Valley Elementary School 575^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Naches Valley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Naches Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Naches Valley School District 122^nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Naches Valley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Naches Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	60.09	452^nd	1130	60.0%
2022	52.35	524^th	1169	55.2%
2023	53.00	506^th	1169	56.7%
2024	48.96	575^th	1168	50.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Naches Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	51.84	255^th	637	60.0%
2019	50.36	218^th	566	61.5%
2023	19.17	275^th	308	10.7%
2024	24.85	282^nd	339	16.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Naches Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	70.97	159^th	835	81.0%
2019	65.06	287^th	979	70.7%
2022	45.00	547^th	1019	46.3%
2023	60.61	343^rd	1013	66.1%
2024	61.12	351^st	1024	65.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Naches Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	64.18	361^st	1004	64.0%
2019	62.29	402^nd	1068	62.4%
2022	53.66	480^th	1100	56.4%
2023	55.69	452^nd	1094	58.7%
2024	46.99	561^st	1093	48.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Naches Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	72.79	265^th	999	73.5%
2019	56.52	465^th	1075	56.7%
2022	51.26	505^th	1113	54.6%
2023	48.14	535^th	1099	51.3%
2024	48.24	545^th	1099	50.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Naches Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	57.20	269^th	697	61.4%
2022	28.65	527^th	694	24.1%
2023	23.44	529^th	633	16.4%
2024	46.14	356^th	651	45.3%

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Rank History for White students at Naches Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	70.38	246^th	833	70.5%
2019	57.71	439^th	1027	57.3%
2022	56.68	425^th	1031	58.8%
2023	59.53	395^th	1011	60.9%
2024	41.77	599^th	1009	40.6%

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Data source: test scores: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Naches Valley Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	374	6	0	113	2	14	509
2018	365	5	0	116	3	16	505
2019	363	6	1	117	3	12	502
2020	370	4	1	119	4	8	506
2021	337	3	1	119	3	8	471
2022	303	3	1	123	1	11	442
2023	326	3	0	144	6	23	502
2024	329	2	1	131	4	22	489

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Naches Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	509	30.1	16.9	51.5
2018	505	31.1	16.2	52.5
2019	502	32.6	15.3	52.2
2020	506	31.1	16.2	53.6
2021	471	31.4	14.9	50.3
2022	442	35.3	12.5	53.2
2023	502	36.6	13.7	56.2
2024	489	33.7	14.5	56.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Naches Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	509	30.1	16.9	51.5
2018	505	31.1	16.2	52.5
2019	502	32.6	15.3	52.2
2020	506	31.1	16.2	53.6
2021	471	31.4	14.9	50.3
2022	442	35.3	12.5	53.2
2023	502	36.6	13.7	56.2
2024	489	33.7	14.5	56.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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