Serving 571 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Vale Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Vale Elementary School's student population of 571 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vale Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vale Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#239 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
31%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
61%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vale Elementary School's ranking?
Vale Elementary School is ranked #239 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Vale Elementary School often compared to?
Vale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunnyslope Elementary School, Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Vale Elementary School?
571 students attend Vale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Vale Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vale Elementary School?
Vale Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Vale Elementary School offer ?
Vale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Vale Elementary School part of?
Vale Elementary School is part of Cashmere School District.
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