- Enrollment
- 2,583
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pleasanton, CA
Valley View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Valley View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060002009287
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 9
- elementary schools in Pleasanton · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Elementary ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Pleasanton, CA.
School address
District: Pleasanton Unified · California
NCES ID 060002009287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Valley View Elementary held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 060002009287 · Pleasanton, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
629 enr · 21.7:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Amador Valley High (2,583 students)
Valley View Elementary held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Valley View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amador Valley
Amador Valley High
2,583 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
2,169 students
- Thomas S. Hart
Thomas S. Hart Middle
1,129 students
- Harvest Park M 1,015
Harvest Park Middle
1,015 students
- Pleasanton Mid 944
Pleasanton Middle
944 students
- This school 629
Valley View Elementary
629 students
What this shows Valley View Elementary reports 629 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley View Elementary compares
Valley View Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 71% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$16,170
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 629 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
White 31.5%
Asian 17.8%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Valley View Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Pleasanton Unified reports $16,170 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amador Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas S. Hart Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harvest Park Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasanton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Pleasanton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Donlon Elementary
Standard public school
700 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Fairlands Elementary
Standard public school
670 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Walnut Grove Elementary
Standard public school
629 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Lydiksen Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Alisal Elementary
Standard public school
544 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Vintage Hills Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 20.9:1 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 (~629 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley View Elementary
How many students attend Valley View Elementary?
Valley View Elementary has 629 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pleasanton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley View Elementary?
15.9% of students at Valley View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Valley View Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 39.6% of enrollment, in Pleasanton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View Elementary?
Valley View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Pleasanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Elementary ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton on the city page.
What other schools are in Pleasanton Unified?
Besides Valley View Elementary, Pleasanton Unified also operates Amador Valley High (2,583 students), Foothill High (2,169 students), and Thomas S. Hart Middle (1,129 students). See the Pleasanton Unified district page for the complete list.