Excellent
#27 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 3% in state
Valley View Elementary School
Elementary School · Valley View School District · Jonesboro, AR
An elementary school in Jonesboro, AR where students score 48 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2119 VALLEY VIEW DR, Jonesboro, AR 72404
- Math 94% proficient (2012)
- Reading 94% proficient (2012)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Valley View Elementary School score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 94% across the 4-year record (2009–2012).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)
Based on 8 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Valley View Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,772/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jonesboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,000
Median home value
$236,300
Median rent
$938/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Meadow ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–2 | 3.6 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| Health/wellness Envi MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 1–6 | 3.7 mi | 651 | Compare → |
| Ridgefield Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Blessed Sacrament Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–6 | 4.1 mi | 108 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Valley View School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,395NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley View Elementary School is listed in VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley View Elementary School
Valley View Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jonesboro, AR, part of Valley View School District, serving approximately 729 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley View Elementary School
What grades does Valley View Elementary School serve?
Valley View Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Valley View Elementary School?
Valley View Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 729 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley View Elementary School rank in AR?
Valley View Elementary School ranks #27 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Valley View Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley View Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Valley View Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley View Elementary School has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Is Valley View Elementary School a charter school?
No, Valley View Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley View Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Valley View Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley View Elementary School?
34.4% of students at Valley View Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 729
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Craighead County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (870) 935-1910
- Area population (ZIP 72404)
- 29,722
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72404; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.