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Valley Academy of Learning K-8

1911 N Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98801 · (509) 662-6417 · Chelan County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY13-CITYALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL188 STUDENTS
Enrollment
188
Elementary
DISTRICT 415 · STATE 380
Student : Teacher
18.0:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.4:1 · STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
28%
52 students
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
28
Grade 1
21
Grade 2
16
Grade 3
25
Grade 4
31
Grade 5
16
Grade 6
12
Grade 7
20
Grade 8
19
Student demographics
White
13773%
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
2011%
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 27%
Asian
32%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 9%
Two+
2714%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 9%
Pacific Islander
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 2%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
9148%
Female
9752%

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Test scores

Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2022-23 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
47.7%
own-school result
Math
28.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: Smarter Balanced + WCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

About Valley Academy of Learning K-8

As an intimate elementary school in Wenatchee, Washington, Valley Academy of Learning K-8 teaches 188 students from grades K through 8, run under Wenatchee School District. By comparison, Washington's public schools average about 380 students each, so Valley Academy of Learning K-8 sits 51% smaller than that benchmark.

Within Wenatchee School District, which oversees 19 schools and 7,412 students, Valley Academy of Learning K-8 is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, Valley Academy of Learning K-8 reports that 73% of the student body identifies as White. The remainder reads as 14% multiracial, 11% Hispanic.

On the income-and-resources front, The school lists 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 18.0:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 17.3:1 average. About 28% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is noticeably below Chelan County's rate of about 61%.

In the surrounding community, Chelan County reports that median household earnings sit near $82,381, roughly 31% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Chelan County runs 43 public schools (combined enrollment of about 12,965 students), of which Valley Academy of Learning K-8 is one.

The closest other public school is Valley Online Academy, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a high-density site.

Within the allk12 community for this school, posts here usually surface around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Chelan County at a glance

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Population
80,172
Census ACS
Median income
$82,381
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
43
12,965 students

Quick facts

School name
Valley Academy of Learning K-8
District
Wenatchee School District
Address
1911 N Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Phone
(509) 662-6417
County
Chelan County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–08
Total enrollment
188
Teachers (FTE)
10
Student–teacher ratio
18.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
52 (28%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
530966003678
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Valley Academy of Learning K-8
How large is Valley Academy of Learning K-8?
Valley Academy of Learning K-8 enrolls approximately 188 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does Valley Academy of Learning K-8 serve?
Valley Academy of Learning K-8 serves grades KG-08.
How many students per teacher at Valley Academy of Learning K-8?
Approximately 18.0:1 students per teacher at Valley Academy of Learning K-8.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Valley Academy of Learning K-8?
At Valley Academy of Learning K-8, the student body is approximately 73% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 14% Two or more.
Is Valley Academy of Learning K-8 public or private?
Valley Academy of Learning K-8 is a public K-12 school, overseen by Wenatchee School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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