Enrollment
668
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jonesboro, AR
Valley View Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Valley View Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051338001094
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Jonesboro, AR.
School address
District: Valley View School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051338001094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley View Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley View Elementary School
Valley View Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Jonesboro, Arkansas, enrolling 668 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.5% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 668 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 153 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #81.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Valley View School District also operates Valley View Intermediate School (933 students) and Valley View Junior High School (699 students) alongside Valley View Elementary School.
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 Elementary School compares
Valley View Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 64% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,098
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 81.3%
Asian 5.1%
African American 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Valley View Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley View School District, which includes Valley View Elementary School.
$10,098
Per student
-18%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 47.6%
Federal 14.5%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley View Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~668 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Valley View Elementary School
How many students attend Valley View Elementary School?
Valley View Elementary School has 668 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jonesboro, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Elementary School?
21.5% of students at Valley View Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley View Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Valley View Elementary School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View Elementary School?
Valley View Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Elementary School rank among schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Jonesboro, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jonesboro on the city page.
Is Valley View Elementary School a good school?
Valley View Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Valley View School District?
Besides Valley View Elementary School, Valley View School District also operates Valley View Intermediate School (933 students), Valley View Junior High School (699 students), and Valley View High School (675 students). See the Valley View School District district page for the complete list.
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