- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Farmington, NH
Valley View Community School
Federal NCES profile for Valley View Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330300000597
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View Community School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View Community School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Community School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Farmington, NH.
School address
District: Farmington School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330300000597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Valley View Community School shrank from 266 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 330300000597 · Farmington, NH Other · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 9.8:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry Wilson Memorial School (271 students)
Valley View Community School shrank from 266 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Valley View Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry Wilson M
Henry Wilson Memorial School
271 students
- This school
Valley View Community School
245 students
- Farmington Sen
Farmington Senior High School
214 students
What this shows Valley View Community School reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley View Community School compares
Valley View Community School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▲ 40% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.5%
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
$20,954
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Valley View Community School is about as mixed as the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Farmington School District reports $20,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley View Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Wilson Memorial School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farmington Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley View Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~245 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Valley View Community School
How many students attend Valley View Community School?
Valley View Community School has 245 students enrolled. It is a public school in Farmington, NH. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Community School is 9.8:1, which is 13% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 38% lower 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 Community School?
30.1% of students at Valley View Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley View Community School?
The largest demographic group at Valley View Community School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Farmington, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View Community School?
Valley View Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 View Community School rank among public schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Community School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Farmington, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Farmington School District?
Besides Valley View Community School, Farmington School District also operates Henry Wilson Memorial School (271 students) and Farmington Senior High School (214 students). See the Farmington School District district page for the complete list.