Enrollment
369
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Menomonee Falls, WI
Valley View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Valley View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550906000663
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Menomonee Falls · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Menomonee Falls, WI.
School address
District: Menomonee Falls School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550906000663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley View Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley View Elementary
Valley View Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, enrolling 369 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 369 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 514 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #185.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (7%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Menomonee Falls's elementary schools, it stands alongside Marcy Elementary (488 students): Valley View Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 15.7:1).
Menomonee Falls School District also operates Menomonee Falls High (1,261 students) and North Middle (804 students) alongside Valley View Elementary.
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 compares
Valley View Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 46% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,411
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 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 74.3%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Valley View Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Menomonee Falls School District, which includes Valley View Elementary.
$13,411
Per student
-10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.0%
State 26.9%
Federal 8.0%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonee Falls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shady Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Menomonee Falls
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~369 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Valley View Elementary
How many students attend Valley View Elementary?
Valley View Elementary has 369 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Menomonee Falls, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary is 16:1, which is 11% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley View Elementary?
20.8% of students at Valley View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Valley View Elementary is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Menomonee Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View Elementary?
Valley View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Menomonee Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Menomonee Falls, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Menomonee Falls on the city page.
Is Valley View Elementary a good school?
Valley View Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Wisconsin 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 Menomonee Falls School District?
Besides Valley View Elementary, Menomonee Falls School District also operates Menomonee Falls High (1,261 students), North Middle (804 students), and Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center (526 students). See the Menomonee Falls School District district page for the complete list.
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