Valleyview Elementary School

2900 State Rd 540a E
Lakeland, FL 33813
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 797 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Valleyview Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 797 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Valleyview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Valleyview Elementary School's student population of 797 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
797 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Valleyview Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valleyview Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#376 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
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75%
48%
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71%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
8%
3%
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Hispanic
20%
36%
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Black
13%
21%
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White
57%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valleyview Elementary School's ranking?
Valleyview Elementary School is ranked #376 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Valleyview Elementary School often compared to?
Valleyview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Mckeel Academy, Highlands Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Valleyview Elementary School?
797 students attend Valleyview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Valleyview Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valleyview Elementary School?
Valleyview Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Valleyview Elementary School offer ?
Valleyview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Valleyview Elementary School part of?
Valleyview Elementary School is part of Polk School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 797 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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