- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Valley View School
Federal NCES profile for Valley View School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040708001100
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools.
- #172 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View School has class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View School ranks #172 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) · Arizona
NCES ID 040708001100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Valley View School held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 040708001100 · Phoenix, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 20.6:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunland Elementary School (573 students)
Valley View School held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Valley View School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Valley View School
577 students
- Sunland Elemen
Sunland Elementary School
573 students
- Ed & Verma Pas
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School
485 students
- Irene Lopez Sc
Irene Lopez School
483 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elementary School
475 students
- C O Greenfield
C O Greenfield School
453 students
What this shows Valley View School reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley View School compares
Valley View School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 68% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 79% in Arizona - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.2%
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
$14,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 577 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.0%
African American 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
White 1.6%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Valley View School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) reports $14,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley View School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irene Lopez School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C O Greenfield School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley View School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~577 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Valley View School
How many students attend Valley View School?
Valley View School has 577 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View School is 20.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley View School?
81.0% of students at Valley View School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley View School?
The largest demographic group at Valley View School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View School?
Valley View School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower 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 School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View School ranks #172 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)?
Besides Valley View School, Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) also operates Sunland Elementary School (573 students), Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School (485 students), and Irene Lopez School (483 students). See the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) district page for the complete list.