Enrollment
699
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jonesboro, AR
Valley View Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Valley View Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051338001580
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View Junior High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View Junior High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Junior High School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Jonesboro, AR.
School address
District: Valley View School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051338001580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley View Junior High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley View Junior High School
Valley View Junior High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Jonesboro, Arkansas, enrolling 699 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.2% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 699 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 101 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 174 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 699 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Valley View School District also operates Valley View Intermediate School (933 students) and Valley View High School (675 students) alongside Valley View Junior High 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 Junior High School compares
Valley View Junior High 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 73% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 699 | top 12% | - | - |
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.
699
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 62% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 81.8%
African American 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Valley View Junior High 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 Junior High 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 Junior 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 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 Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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 other 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 (~699 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Valley View Junior High School
How many students attend Valley View Junior High School?
Valley View Junior High School has 699 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jonesboro, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Junior High School is 15.2:1, which is 12% 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 Junior High School?
16.2% of students at Valley View Junior 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 Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Valley View Junior High School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View Junior High School?
Valley View Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Junior High School rank among schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Junior High School ranks #2 of 9 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 schools in Jonesboro on the city page.
Is Valley View Junior High School a good school?
Valley View Junior High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Junior High School, Valley View School District also operates Valley View Intermediate School (933 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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