Enrollment
434
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, MI
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260000503847
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Springfield, MI.
School address
District: Battle Creek Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260000503847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley View Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley View Elementary School
Valley View Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Springfield, Michigan, enrolling 434 students.
At 16.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 434 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 470 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #268.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Battle Creek Public Schools spends $16,363 per pupil, 21% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Springfield's public schools, it stands alongside Battle Creek Montessori Academy (141 students): Valley View Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.1:1 vs 23.5:1).
Battle Creek Public Schools also operates Battle Creek Central High School (978 students) and Springfield Middle School (472 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 41% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in Michigan - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.5%
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
$16,363
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 38.0%
African American 26.0%
Two or More 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Asian 3.7%
Largest group: White at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Valley View Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Battle Creek Public Schools, which includes Valley View Elementary School.
$16,363
Per student
+21%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 48.6%
Federal 20.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springfield Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ann J Kellogg School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont International Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Post Franklin School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Springfield
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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 434 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% higher 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?
76.3% of students at Valley View Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley View Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Valley View Elementary School is White at 38.0% of enrollment, in Springfield, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View Elementary School?
Valley View Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valley View Elementary School rank among public schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Springfield, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Valley View Elementary School a good school?
Valley View Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan 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 Battle Creek Public Schools?
Besides Valley View Elementary School, Battle Creek Public Schools also operates Battle Creek Central High School (978 students), Springfield Middle School (472 students), and Ann J Kellogg School (348 students). See the Battle Creek Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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