- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elizabethtown, KY
Valley View Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Valley View Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210165002355
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View Education Center earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Elizabethtown · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View Education Center has class sizes smaller than 94% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Education Center ranks #3 of 10 schools in Elizabethtown, KY.
School address
District: Elizabethtown Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210165002355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Valley View Education Center grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (+23.5%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 210165002355 · Elizabethtown, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
23 enr · 7.7:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Elizabethtown High School (757 students)
Valley View Education Center grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (+23.5%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Valley View Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown High School
757 students
- Talton K Stone
Talton K Stone Middle School
526 students
- Helmwood Heigh
Helmwood Heights Elementary School
461 students
- Morningside El
Morningside Elementary School
455 students
- Panther Academ 222
Panther Academy
222 students
- This school 23
Valley View Education Center
23 students
What this shows Valley View Education Center reports 23 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley View Education Center compares
Valley View Education Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.7:1 | ▼ 49% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 9% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
23
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 6% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,110
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
African American 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Valley View Education Center is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elizabethtown Independent reports $13,110 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley View Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Talton K Stone Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helmwood Heights Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morningside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley View Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Elizabethtown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
Standard public school
653 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
G C Burkhead Elementary School
Standard public school
634 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Heartland Elementary School
Standard public school
564 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
New Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
505 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Panther Academy
Standard public school
222 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
College View Campus
Alternative education program
210 students 7.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~23 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley View Education Center
How many students attend Valley View Education Center?
Valley View Education Center has 23 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Elizabethtown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 17 (2022-23) → 21 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Education Center is 7.7:1, which is 49% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 51% 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 Education Center?
64.7% of students at Valley View Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley View Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Valley View Education Center is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Elizabethtown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View Education Center?
Valley View Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Valley View Education Center rank among schools in Elizabethtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Education Center ranks #3 of 10 schools in Elizabethtown, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elizabethtown on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabethtown Independent?
Besides Valley View Education Center, Elizabethtown Independent also operates Elizabethtown High School (757 students), Talton K Stone Middle School (526 students), and Helmwood Heights Elementary School (461 students). See the Elizabethtown Independent district page for the complete list.