- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Duarte, CA
Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6)
Federal NCES profile for Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061152001289
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6) earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Duarte · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- small classes for California
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6) has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6) ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Duarte, CA.
School address
District: Duarte Unified · California
NCES ID 061152001289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6) shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE held 17.3 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 061152001289 · Duarte, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 18.6:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) (848 students)
Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6) shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE held 17.3 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Royal Oaks Ste
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8)
848 students
- Duarte High
Duarte High
756 students
- Maxwell Academ
Maxwell Academy (Pk-8)
504 students
- Beardslee Dual
Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8)
470 students
- This school 317
Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6)
317 students
- Mt. Olive Inno 54
Mt. Olive Innovation and Technology High
54 students
What this shows Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6) reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6) compares
Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$18,207
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.9%
White 15.5%
Asian 9.8%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 5.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Duarte Unified reports $18,207 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duarte High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Olive Innovation and Technology High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools in Duarte
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6)
How many students attend Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6)?
Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6) has 317 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Duarte, CA. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6)?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6) is 18.6:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6)?
41.3% of students at Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6)?
The largest demographic group at Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6) is Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment, in Duarte, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6)?
Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6) has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6) rank among elementary schools in Duarte?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6) ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Duarte, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Duarte on the city page.
What other schools are in Duarte Unified?
Besides Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6), Duarte Unified also operates Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) (848 students), Duarte High (756 students), and Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) (504 students). See the Duarte Unified district page for the complete list.