Enrollment
442
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lucasville, OH
Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390496403658
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Lucasville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lucasville, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+14% 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 mid-sized combined-grade school in Lucasville, Ohio, enrolling 442 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 442 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 695 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #633, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Lucasville's public schools, it stands alongside Scioto County Career Technical Center (549 students): Valley Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21:1 vs 6.2:1).
Valley Local also operates Valley Middle School (302 students) and Valley High School (279 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▲ 14% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Ohio - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$13,242
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 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 92.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Valley Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley Local, which includes Valley Elementary School.
$13,242
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 64.5%
Federal 14.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Lucasville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~442 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 442 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lucasville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Elementary School is 21:1, which is 15% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Elementary School?
36.1% 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 92.1% of enrollment, in Lucasville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Elementary School?
Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 public schools in Lucasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lucasville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lucasville on the city page.
Is Valley Elementary School a good school?
Valley Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio 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 Valley Local?
Besides Valley Elementary School, Valley Local also operates Valley Middle School (302 students) and Valley High School (279 students). See the Valley Local district page for the complete list.
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