- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huber Heights, OH
Valley Forge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Forge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390487503394
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Forge Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Huber Heights · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Forge Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Forge Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Huber Heights, OH.
School address
District: Huber Heights City · Ohio
NCES ID 390487503394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Valley Forge Elementary School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 390487503394 · Huber Heights, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 18.5:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne High School (1,772 students)
Valley Forge Elementary School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Valley Forge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne High Sch
Wayne High School
1,772 students
- Weisenborn Jun
Weisenborn Junior High
845 students
- Wright Brother 659
Wright Brothers Elementary School
659 students
- Rushmore Eleme 621
Rushmore Elementary School
621 students
- Charles Huber 610
Charles Huber Elementary School
610 students
- This school 537
Valley Forge Elementary School
537 students
What this shows Valley Forge Elementary School reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Forge Elementary School compares
Valley Forge 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▲ 56% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Ohio - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$13,612
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 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.0%
African American 25.1%
Two or More 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Valley Forge Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Huber Heights City reports $13,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Forge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weisenborn Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wright Brothers Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rushmore Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Huber Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Forge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Huber Heights
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wright Brothers Elementary School
Standard public school
659 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Rushmore Elementary School
Standard public school
621 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Charles Huber Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Monticello Elementary School
Standard public school
567 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Forge Elementary School
How many students attend Valley Forge Elementary School?
Valley Forge Elementary School has 537 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huber Heights, OH. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Forge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Forge Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Forge Elementary School?
49.4% of students at Valley Forge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Forge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Forge Elementary School is White at 48.0% of enrollment, in Huber Heights, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Forge Elementary School?
Valley Forge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Forge Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Huber Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Forge Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Huber Heights, 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 Huber Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Huber Heights City?
Besides Valley Forge Elementary School, Huber Heights City also operates Wayne High School (1,772 students), Weisenborn Junior High (845 students), and Wright Brothers Elementary School (659 students). See the Huber Heights City district page for the complete list.