- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Valley View Elementary School held near 729 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.4 → 46.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 051338001094 · Jonesboro, AR Other · MID · TRAD
668 enr · 13.4:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley View Intermediate School (933 students)
Valley View Elementary School held near 729 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.4 → 46.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Valley View Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley View In
Valley View Intermediate School
933 students
- Valley View Ju
Valley View Junior High School
699 students
- Valley View Hi
Valley View High School
675 students
- This school
Valley View Elementary School
668 students
What this shows Valley View Elementary School reports 668 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley View Elementary School compares
Valley View Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,395
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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.
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
District finance for Valley View School District reports $10,395 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- 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 (~668 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 758 (2022-23) → 729 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
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, 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 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.
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.