Enrollment
844
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pikeville, KY
Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210480002296
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Pikeville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Pikeville, KY.
School address
District: Pike County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210480002296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley Elementary School
Valley Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Pikeville, Kentucky, enrolling 844 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 90% of state schools at 844 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 246 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #196, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 844 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Pikeville's public schools, it stands alongside Mullins Elementary School (779 students): Valley Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 17.3:1).
Pike County also operates Mullins Elementary School (779 students) and Johns Creek Elementary School (616 students) alongside Valley Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Valley Elementary School compares
Valley Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 15% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 844 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
844
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,492
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 844 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 97.5%
Two or More 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Valley Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pike County, which includes Valley Elementary School.
$13,492
Per student
+2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 59.4%
Federal 19.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mullins Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johns Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millard School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belfry Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pike County Central High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Pikeville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mullins Elementary School
Standard public school
779 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Johns Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
616 students 14:1 students per teacher
Pikeville Elementary School
Standard public school
611 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Millard School
Standard public school
601 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Pikeville High School
Standard public school
518 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Northpoint Academy
Alternative education program
50 students 10:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~844 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Valley Elementary School?
Valley Elementary School has 844 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pikeville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 11% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Elementary School?
68.0% of students at Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Elementary School is White at 97.5% of enrollment, in Pikeville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Elementary School?
Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valley Elementary School rank among schools in Pikeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Pikeville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pikeville on the city page.
Is Valley Elementary School a good school?
Valley Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pike County?
Besides Valley Elementary School, Pike County also operates Mullins Elementary School (779 students), Johns Creek Elementary School (616 students), and Millard School (601 students). See the Pike County district page for the complete list.
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