- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portland, CT
Valley View School
Federal NCES profile for Valley View School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090339000714
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Portland, CT.
School address
District: Portland School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090339000714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Valley View School grew from 215 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 090339000714 · Portland, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 12.2:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Portland High School (323 students)
Valley View School grew from 215 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Valley View School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portland High
Portland High School
323 students
- Gildersleeve S
Gildersleeve School
253 students
- This school
Valley View School
219 students
- Brownstone Int
Brownstone Intermediate School
217 students
- Portland Middl
Portland Middle School
214 students
What this shows Valley View School reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley View School compares
Valley View School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 45% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,774
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Valley View School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Portland School District reports $23,774 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gildersleeve School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brownstone Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portland Middle 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
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~219 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Valley View School
How many students attend Valley View School?
Valley View School has 219 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portland, CT. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View School is 12.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley View School?
20.0% of students at Valley View School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley View School?
The largest demographic group at Valley View School is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Portland, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View School?
Valley View School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valley View School rank among public schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Portland, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Portland School District?
Besides Valley View School, Portland School District also operates Portland High School (323 students), Gildersleeve School (253 students), and Brownstone Intermediate School (217 students). See the Portland School District district page for the complete list.