Valley View Elementary School

5603 Kersey Lane
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Valley View Elementary School serves 668 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 668 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 94%
  • : 94%
  • : Valley View Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Jonesboro school district, encompassing approximately 106.5 square miles. Families typically spend 10-15 minutes driving to the school, with an average distance of 5.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.5 miles to the furthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Valley View Elementary School's student population of 668 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
668 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

The diversity score of Valley View Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
(12-13)
94%
75%
(12-13)
94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
5%
2%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
5%
15%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Black
5%
19%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

White
81%
57%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
19%
0.34

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
21%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Valley View Elementary School often compared to?
Valley View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookland Elementary School, Westside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% AR state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average).
How many students attend Valley View Elementary School?
668 students attend Valley View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Valley View Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley View Elementary School?
Valley View Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Valley View Elementary School offer ?
Valley View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley View Elementary School part of?
Valley View Elementary School is part of Valley View School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 668 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 94%
  • : 94%
  • : Valley View Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Jonesboro school district, encompassing approximately 106.5 square miles. Families typically spend 10-15 minutes driving to the school, with an average distance of 5.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.5 miles to the furthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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