Enrollment
675
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jonesboro, AR
Valley View High School
Federal NCES profile for Valley View High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051338001095
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Jonesboro, AR.
School address
District: Valley View School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051338001095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.3%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley View High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley View High School
Valley View High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Jonesboro, Arkansas, enrolling 675 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.3% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 675 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 107 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #48.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Valley View School District also operates Valley View Intermediate School (933 students) and Valley View Junior High School (699 students) alongside Valley View High 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 High School compares
Valley View High 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 72% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
675
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 63% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$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 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 4.3%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Valley View High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley View School District, which includes Valley View High 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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley View High 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
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high 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 (~675 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Valley View High School
How many students attend Valley View High School?
Valley View High School has 675 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jonesboro, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View High School is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley View High School?
16.3% of students at Valley View High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley View High School?
The largest demographic group at Valley View High School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View High School?
Valley View High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valley View High School rank among high schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View High School ranks #1 of 3 high 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 high schools in Jonesboro on the city page.
Is Valley View High School a good school?
Valley View High School earns 45/100 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 High School, Valley View School District also operates Valley View Intermediate School (933 students), Valley View Junior High School (699 students), and Valley View Elementary School (668 students). See the Valley View School District district page for the complete list.
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