Serving 263 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Valleyview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Valleyview Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Oneonta, NY, covering approximately 49.3 square miles. Typically, it takes about 10-12 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, which extends up to 6 miles from the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valleyview Elementary School's student population of 263 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
263 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Valleyview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valleyview Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2277 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
9%
31%
Black
3%
15%
White
79%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Yellowjackets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valleyview Elementary School's ranking?
Valleyview Elementary School is ranked #2277 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Valleyview Elementary School often compared to?
Valleyview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greater Plains Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Valleyview Elementary School?
263 students attend Valleyview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Valleyview Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valleyview Elementary School?
Valleyview Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Valleyview Elementary School offer ?
Valleyview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Valleyview Elementary School part of?
Valleyview Elementary School is part of Oneonta City School District.
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