West Valley Early Learning Center

66 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

West Valley Early Learning Center, located at 2523 N Park Rd in Spokane Valley, WA, is a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational development of young children. As part of the West Valley School District, the center focuses on creating a nurturing and structured environment that prepares preschoolers for their transition into elementary education. The school prioritizes early intervention and social-emotional growth, often catering to diverse learning needs to ensure that all students have the tools necessary to succeed in their academic journey.

The center is highly regarded for its commitment to inclusive practices and community-oriented atmosphere. By utilizing developmentally appropriate curricula, the staff works to foster curiosity, independence, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills in a supportive, play-based setting. For families in the Spokane Valley area, West Valley Early Learning Center serves as a vital resource for high-quality early childhood education, emphasizing the importance of a strong start in a child's formative years.

Total Students

2.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Valley Early Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	13
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
43 (65.2 %)
Hispanic
13 (19.7 %)
Two or More
6 (9.1 %)
Black
2 (3.0 %)
Asian
1 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Valley School District (Spokane)
Phone:	(509)922-5478
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	66
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 66