Enrollment
286
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · York, PA
Valley View El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Valley View El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422685007305
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View El Sch earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 21
- elementary schools in York · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View El Sch has class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View El Sch ranks #4 of 21 elementary schools in York, PA.
School address
District: York Suburban Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422685007305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley View El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley View El Sch
Valley View El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in York, Pennsylvania, enrolling 286 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 286 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 365 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #100.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among York's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch (1,519 students): Valley View El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 16.2:1).
York Suburban Sd also operates York Suburban Shs (859 students) and York Suburban Ms (743 students) alongside Valley View El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Valley View El Sch compares
Valley View El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 38% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,469
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 7.0%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Valley View El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for York Suburban Sd, which includes Valley View El Sch.
$17,469
Per student
-3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.4%
State 18.0%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Valley View El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Suburban Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| York Suburban Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East York El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yorkshire El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Rock El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley View El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in York
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
1,519 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
North Hills El Sch
Standard public school
675 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Cs
Standard public school
653 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Sinking Springs El Sch
Standard public school
641 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Roundtown El Sch
Standard public school
573 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Ore Valley El Sch
Standard public school
556 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~286 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Valley View El Sch's federal record.
- Compare Valley View El Sch against another school. Compare schools
- York Suburban Sd's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Valley View El Sch
How many students attend Valley View El Sch?
Valley View El Sch has 286 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in York, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View El Sch is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 El Sch?
36.1% of students at Valley View El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley View El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Valley View El Sch is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in York, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View El Sch?
Valley View El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valley View El Sch rank among elementary schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View El Sch ranks #4 of 21 elementary schools in York, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in York on the city page.
Is Valley View El Sch a good school?
Valley View El Sch earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in York Suburban Sd?
Besides Valley View El Sch, York Suburban Sd also operates York Suburban Shs (859 students), York Suburban Ms (743 students), and East York El Sch (321 students). See the York Suburban Sd district page for the complete list.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.