- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Valley Elementary School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 390496403658 · Lucasville, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 21:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Middle School (302 students)
Valley Elementary School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Valley Elementary School
442 students
- Valley Middle
Valley Middle School
302 students
- Valley High Sc
Valley High School
279 students
What this shows Valley Elementary School reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Elementary School compares
Valley Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,784
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Valley Local reports $13,784 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~442 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.