- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051338001095
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 43
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Valley View High School grew from 631 students in 2022-23 to 673 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 46.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 051338001095 · Jonesboro, AR High · MID · TRAD
675 enr · 15.3:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley View Intermediate School (933 students)
Valley View High School grew from 631 students in 2022-23 to 673 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 46.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Valley View High 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
- This school
Valley View High School
675 students
- Valley View El
Valley View Elementary School
668 students
What this shows Valley View High School reports 675 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley View High School compares
Valley View High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,395
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 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.
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
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 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
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high 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 (~675 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 673 (2023-24), up 42.
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 43/100 (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 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.
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.