Valley View School

81 High St.
Portland, CT 06480
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Valley View School serves 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Valley View School's student population of 217 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Valley View School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
17%
28%
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Black
2%
13%
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White
71%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.46
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Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Valley View School?
217 students attend Valley View School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Valley View School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley View School?
Valley View School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Valley View School offer ?
Valley View School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley View School part of?
Valley View School is part of Portland School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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