Valley View School serves 219 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Attendance Zone: Valley View School serves the entire district of Portland, CT, within an attendance zone that spans approximately 24.9 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley View School's student population of 219 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
219 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Valley View School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
12%
32%
Black
3%
12%
White
79%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.6%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Valley View School?
219 students attend Valley View School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Valley View School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley View School?
Valley View School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Valley View School offer ?
Valley View School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Valley View School part of?
Valley View School is part of Portland School District.
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