Enrollment
548
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley View Intrmd Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley View Intrmd Sch
Valley View Intrmd Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Archbald, Pennsylvania, enrolling 548 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 548 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 695 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #621, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 548 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Valley View Sd also operates Valley View Hs (747 students) and Valley View Ms (565 students) alongside Valley View Intrmd Sch.
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 Intrmd Sch compares
Valley View Intrmd Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,480
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley View Sd, which includes Valley View Intrmd Sch.
$14,480
Per student
-19%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.9%
State 38.3%
Federal 9.8%
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 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
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~548 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Archbald on the city page.
Is Valley View Intrmd Sch a good school?
Valley View Intrmd Sch earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 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.
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