- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Valley View Junior High School held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 54.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 051338001580 · Jonesboro, AR Other · MID · TRAD
699 enr · 15.2:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley View Intermediate School (933 students)
Valley View Junior High School held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 54.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Valley View Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley View In
Valley View Intermediate School
933 students
- This school
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 Junior High School reports 699 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley View Junior High School compares
Valley View Junior High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,395
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 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.
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
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 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
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other 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 (~699 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 712 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.