- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Archbald, PA
Valley View Intrmd Sch
Federal NCES profile for Valley View Intrmd Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422465000298
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View Intrmd Sch earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Archbald · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View Intrmd Sch has class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Intrmd Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Archbald, PA.
School address
District: Valley View Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422465000298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Valley View Intrmd Sch held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 422465000298 · Archbald, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 15.2:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley View Hs (747 students)
Valley View Intrmd Sch held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Valley View Intrmd Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley View Hs
Valley View Hs
747 students
- Valley View Ms
Valley View Ms
565 students
- This school
Valley View Intrmd Sch
548 students
- Valley View El
Valley View El Ctr
522 students
What this shows Valley View Intrmd Sch reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley View Intrmd Sch compares
Valley View Intrmd Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 43% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$15,931
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 548 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Valley View Intrmd Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valley View Sd reports $15,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley View Intrmd Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley View El Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley View Intrmd Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~548 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Valley View Intrmd Sch
How many students attend Valley View Intrmd Sch?
Valley View Intrmd Sch has 548 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Archbald, PA. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Intrmd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Intrmd Sch is 15.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Pennsylvania 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 Intrmd Sch?
33.3% of students at Valley View Intrmd Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley View Intrmd Sch?
The largest demographic group at Valley View Intrmd Sch is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Archbald, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View Intrmd Sch?
Valley View Intrmd Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Intrmd Sch rank among public schools in Archbald?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Intrmd Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Archbald, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Valley View Sd?
Besides Valley View Intrmd Sch, Valley View Sd also operates Valley View Hs (747 students), Valley View Ms (565 students), and Valley View El Ctr (522 students). See the Valley View Sd district page for the complete list.