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What's something VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL does better than most schools?
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Enrollment
668
Elementary
DISTRICT 801 · STATE 418
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 051338001094
VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5603 KERSEY LANE, JONESBORO, AR 72404 · (870) 935-1910 · Craighead County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL668 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
44 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.4:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
32%
215 students
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 70%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 100 | 15% |
| Kindergarten | 184 | 28% |
| Grade 1 | 180 | 27% |
| Grade 2 | 204 | 31% |
Student demographics
33%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 61% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL this school | 668 | 32.2% | N/A |
| VALLEY VIEW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL JONESBORO | 933 | 32.0% | 52.7% |
| MAUMELLE CHARTER ELEMENTARY MAUMELLE | 614 | 31.9% | 62.3% |
| HOLCOMB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FAYETTEVILLE | 603 | 30.5% | 57.5% |
| EAST POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GREENWOOD | 693 | 32.2% | 57.2% |
| SPRINGHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ALEXANDER | 551 | 37.9% | 52.0% |
Matched among Arkansas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Arkansas | In Craighead County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 668 | #47 of 531 | #5 of 21 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.1:1 | #142 of 480 | #10 of 20 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 33.1% | #316 of 480 | #15 of 20 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 32.2% | #483 of 513 | #20 of 21 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.6% | #207 of 311 | #4 of 9 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
668
-73 (-10%) vs 2020
-7% since 1990-91, when it was 715
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
was 16.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 668 | 44.2 | 15.1:1 | 32% (215) |
| 2023-24 | 729 | 46.9 | 15.5:1 | 34% (251) |
| 2022-23 | 758 | 50.4 | 15.0:1 | 33% (249) |
| 2020-21 | 741 | 45 | 16.5:1 | 36% (269) |
| 2017-18 | 739 | 45.3 | 16.3:1 | 23% (172) |
| 2015-16 | 727 | 44 | 16.5:1 | 34% (245) |
| 2010-11 | 1,400 | 90 | 15.6:1 | 26% (369) |
| 2000-01 | 745 | 39 | 19.1:1 | 21% (159) |
| 1990-91 | 715 | 37 | 19.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
About VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a large elementary school found in JONESBORO, Arkansas. It educates 668 students in pre-K through 2. The school's enrollment is 60% above the 418 average for elementary schools in Arkansas.
VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT (4 schools, 2,975 students) runs VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Federal enrollment data show VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 81% White. Other groups make up 5% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 5% Black, and 4% multiracial. Craighead County as a whole is about 72% White, so the school's share is higher. The school's diversity index is 33%, meaning two students picked at random have a 33% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Its teaching staff equals 44.2 full-time positions, a ratio of 15.1:1. That is lower than the 16.0:1 average for elementary schools in Arkansas. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, a common measure of family income, is 32%. The gap from the 67% average for public schools in Craighead County is 35 points.
Among Craighead County residents, the median household income is $59,548, roughly 30% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 15%. VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of 37 public schools in the county.
The nearest public school is VALLEY VIEW HIGH SCHOOL, at about 0.2 miles. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
NCES describes the area around VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL as Rural: Fringe, meaning in rural territory close to an urban area.
2024-25 enrollment was 668, a 10% decrease from 741 in 2020-21. Its ratio of students to teachers was 16.5:1 in 2020-21, and 15.1:1 in 2024-25.
Community posts for VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL can cover enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Craighead County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
113,249
Census ACS
Median income
$59,548
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
37
20,332 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
- VALLEY VIEW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLElementary · 933 students
- VALLEY VIEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddle · 699 students
- VALLEY VIEW HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 675 students
Other schools in JONESBORO
- THE ACADEMIES AT JONESBORO HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,505 students
- NETTLETON HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,054 students
- VALLEY VIEW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLElementary · 933 students
- DOUGLAS MACARTHUR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddle · 765 students
- WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 756 students
- VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS MAGNETElementary · 731 students
Other Valley View Elementary schools
35 other US public schools in 17 states are named Valley View Elementary. VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the 3rd largest of the 36.
- Valley View Elementary SchoolGermantown, OH · 814 students
- Valley View ElementaryRiverside, CA · 675 students
- Valley View ElementaryGreen Bay, WI · 660 students
- Valley View ElementaryLancaster, CA · 659 students
- Valley View ElementaryPleasanton, CA · 629 students
Nearby schools
- VALLEY VIEW HIGH SCHOOL0.2 mi · 675
- VALLEY VIEW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL0.3 mi · 933
- VALLEY VIEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL0.4 mi · 699
- FOX MEADOW ELEMENTARY3.6 mi · 394
- FOX MEADOW SCHOOL OF CREATIVE MEDIA3.7 mi · 440
- HEALTH WELLNESS & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES MAGNET3.7 mi · 633
Frequently asked questions
About VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 668 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is approximately 15.1:1 (44 FTE teachers).
How diverse is VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports a student body of 81% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Black, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is overseen by VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT in Craighead County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.