Enrollment
844
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210480002296
Valley Elementary School — Pikeville, KY
Federal NCES profile for Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Pike County · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 15.6:1 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Valley Elementary School reports 844 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 50.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% above the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 68.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 15% above the Kentucky average and 31% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 844 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Pike County spends $14,759 per pupil district-wide, below the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.5% from local sources (property taxes), 59.4% from the state, and 19.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Valley Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 15% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 844 | top 90% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
17.3:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,759
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kentucky avg of $15,105
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
Enrollment 844 Top 90% in Kentucky — larger than 10% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Students per teacher 17.3:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 68.0% +15% vs state
NCES ID 210480002296
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 844:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.3%
In-school suspensions 63
Out-of-school suspensions 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pike County, which includes Valley Elementary School.
$14,759
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
Similar other schools in Pikeville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mullins Elementary School
Standard public school
779 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Johns Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
616 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Pikeville Elementary School
Standard public school
611 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Millard School
Standard public school
601 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Pikeville High School
Standard public school
518 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Northpoint Academy
Alternative education program
50 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Valley Elementary School?
Valley Elementary School has 844 students enrolled. It is a other school in Pikeville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Pikeville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Elementary School?
Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.