Enrollment
487
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beavercreek, OH
Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390472402818
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Beavercreek · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Beavercreek, OH.
School address
District: Beavercreek City · Ohio
NCES ID 390472402818 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley Elementary School
Valley Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Beavercreek, Ohio, enrolling 487 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.5% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 487 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 490 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #225.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 487 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Beavercreek's elementary schools, it stands alongside Main Elementary School (725 students): Valley Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 18.1:1).
Beavercreek City also operates Beavercreek High School (1,640 students) and Jacob Coy Middle School (1,058 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 67% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Ohio - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,158
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 81.9%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Valley Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beavercreek City, which includes Valley Elementary School.
$13,158
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.5%
State 18.1%
Federal 9.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beavercreek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jacob Coy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trebein Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herman K Ankeney Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Main Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Beavercreek
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~487 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 487 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beavercreek, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Elementary School?
10.5% of students at Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Elementary School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Beavercreek, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Elementary School?
Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 elementary schools in Beavercreek?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Beavercreek, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Beavercreek on the city page.
Is Valley Elementary School a good school?
Valley Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Beavercreek City?
Besides Valley Elementary School, Beavercreek City also operates Beavercreek High School (1,640 students), Jacob Coy Middle School (1,058 students), and Trebein Elementary School (832 students). See the Beavercreek City district page for the complete list.
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