Enrollment
219
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley View School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley View School
Valley View School is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Portland, Connecticut, enrolling 219 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 219 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 117 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #51.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 37/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Portland School District also operates Portland High School (323 students) and Gildersleeve School (253 students) alongside Valley View 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 School compares
Valley View School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,480
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Portland School District, which includes Valley View School.
$22,480
Per student
-6%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.5%
State 31.2%
Federal 6.4%
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 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
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~219 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Valley View School a good school?
Valley View School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut 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 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.
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