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
Top Rankings
Valley View School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Community Size
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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%

Hispanic
17%
28%

Black
2%
13%

White
71%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%

School Statewide Testing
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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