Enrollment
933
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jonesboro, AR
Valley View Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Valley View Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051338001587
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View Intermediate School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 72% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Intermediate School ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Jonesboro, AR.
School address
District: Valley View School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051338001587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley View Intermediate School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley View Intermediate School
Valley View Intermediate School is a large elementary school in Jonesboro, Arkansas, enrolling 933 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.5% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Arkansas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 933 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 95 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and African American (6%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 467 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Valley View School District also operates Valley View Junior High School (699 students) and Valley View High School (675 students) alongside Valley View Intermediate 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 Intermediate School compares
Valley View Intermediate 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 64% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 933 | top 5% | - | - |
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.
933
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 72% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 467 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.
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 79.8%
African American 5.5%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Valley View Intermediate School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley View School District, which includes Valley View Intermediate 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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley View Intermediate 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
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary 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 (~933 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Valley View Intermediate School
How many students attend Valley View Intermediate School?
Valley View Intermediate School has 933 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jonesboro, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Intermediate School is 16.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley View Intermediate School?
21.5% of students at Valley View Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley View Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Valley View Intermediate School is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View Intermediate School?
Valley View Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Intermediate School ranks #1 of 11 elementary 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 elementary schools in Jonesboro on the city page.
Is Valley View Intermediate School a good school?
Valley View Intermediate School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas. 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 Intermediate School, Valley View School District also operates Valley View Junior High School (699 students), Valley View High School (675 students), and Valley View Elementary School (668 students). See the Valley View School District district page for the complete list.
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