- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Valley View Intermediate School held near 904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 59.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 051338001587 · Jonesboro, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
933 enr · 16.1:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley View Junior High School (699 students)
Valley View Intermediate School held near 904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 59.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Valley View Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Valley View Intermediate School
933 students
- Valley View Ju
Valley View Junior High School
699 students
- Valley View Hi
Valley View High School
675 students
- Valley View El
Valley View Elementary School
668 students
What this shows Valley View Intermediate School reports 933 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley View Intermediate School compares
Valley View Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,395
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 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.
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
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 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
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~933 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 893 (2022-23) → 904 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.