Enrollment
35
Elementary
STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VALLEY VIEW ELEM·NCES 302715000760
Valley View School
42448 Valley View Road, Polson, MT 59860 · (406) 883-2208 · Lake County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL35 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
8.8:1
4 FTE teachers
STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
9%
3 students
STATE 58%
Community
0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 5 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 5 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 6 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 10 | 29% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 5 | 4 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 4 | 11% |
Student demographics
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
Where Valley View School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Lake County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 35 | #305 of 421 | #9 of 10 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
35
+3 (+9%) vs 2020
+59% since 1990-91, when it was 22
Student : Teacher
8.8:1
was 10.7:1
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 | 35 | 4 | 8.8:1 | 9% (3) |
| 2023-24 | 33 | 3 | 11.0:1 | 45% (15) |
| 2022-23 | 36 | 3.1 | 11.5:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 32 | 3 | 10.7:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 28 | 3 | 9.3:1 | 61% (17) |
| 2015-16 | 31 | 1 | 31.0:1 | 81% (25) |
| 2010-11 | 28 | 3 | 9.3:1 | N/A |
| 2000-01 | 21 | 2 | 10.5:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 22 | 1 | 22.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Valley View School.
About Valley View School
Valley View School is a very small elementary school in Valley View Elem, located in Polson, Montana. The school offers pre-K through 6 and enrolls 35 students. On average, elementary schools in Montana enroll around 167, and this school is 79% below that mark.
Valley View School is a school in Valley View Elem.
The share of students at Valley View School who are White is 80%. Other groups include 14% multiracial, 3% Hispanic, and 3% Pacific Islander. By comparison, Lake County residents are about 66% White.
Its ratio of 8.8:1 is based on 4 full-time-equivalent teachers. Elementary schools in Montana have an average ratio of 11.9:1. In all, 9% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The rate at public schools in Lake County averages 83%, higher than here.
Census data for Lake County show the median household earns about $63,360 a year, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Lake County number 21, with about 4,302 students.
Measured in a straight line, Polson High School is about 6.3 miles from Valley View School. Other public schools within ten miles: 6.
The school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Distant).
Over the 4 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment rose 9%. The ratio was 10.7:1 in 2020-21 and 8.8:1 in 2024-25.
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Lake County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
32,561
Census ACS
Median income
$63,360
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
21
4,302 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Polson
- Polson High SchoolHigh · 517 students
- Polson Middle SchoolMiddle · 477 students
- Linderman SchoolElementary · 355 students
- Cherry Valley SchoolElementary · 243 students
Nearby schools
- Polson High School6.3 mi · 517
- Polson Middle School6.4 mi · 477
- Cherry Valley School6.8 mi · 243
- Linderman School7.2 mi · 355
- Pablo Elementary8.1 mi · 229
- Two Eagle River School8.3 mi · 136
Frequently asked questions
About Valley View SchoolHow large is Valley View School?
Valley View School enrolls approximately 35 students in grades PK-06.
What age range does Valley View School serve?
Valley View School serves students from grade PK through grade 06.
How many teachers does Valley View School have?
Valley View School employs 4 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.8:1.
What is the student diversity at Valley View School?
Student demographics at Valley View School are roughly 80% White, 3% Hispanic, 14% Two or more.
Who oversees Valley View School?
Valley View School is overseen by Valley View Elem in Lake County.
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