Valleyview Elementary School

Summary:

Valleyview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lakeland, Florida, serving 861 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Polk County School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, ranking in the top 15% of Florida elementary schools.

Valleyview Elementary's academic excellence is evident across subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 66% of its 5th-grade students achieved proficiency in Science, compared to 48% for Polk County and 53% for the state. The school's diverse student population, with 56.91% White, 14.05% African American, and 20.33% Hispanic students, is a strength, though the school must ensure equitable access to resources for all learners. While Valleyview has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, its rate of 24.6% in 2022-2023 is still lower than some nearby schools, such as Carlton Palmore Elementary (40.4%) and Medulla Elementary (41.7%).

Valleyview Elementary's consistent academic performance and statewide ranking suggest it is a valuable asset to the Lakeland community. While the school's high per-student spending of $9,589 in 2022-2023 may contribute to its success, nearby schools like South McKeel Academy, a public charter school, also demonstrate exceptional performance, ranking in the top 10% of Florida elementary schools. This indicates that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and instructional practices, play a significant role in student achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2900 State Rd 540a E
       Lakeland, FL  33813


(863) 648-3535

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
313th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,589 Help


Students who attend Valleyview Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lakeland Highlands Middle School
High:    George W. Jenkins Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  861

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.9%
Hispanic:
20.3%
African American:
14.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Valleyview Elementary School ranks better than 86.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 7th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.35. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Valleyview Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.9%), Hispanic (20.3%), African American (14.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valleyview Elementary School is 16.8. 53 elementary schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Valleyview Elementary School employs 51 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valleyview Elementary School is $9,589. 68 elementary schools in the Polk School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Valleyview Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Polk:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk 57th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Valleyview Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 86.46 192nd 1688 88.6%
2007 82.00 288th 1786 83.9%
2008 83.40 238th 1789 86.7%
2009 80.94 305th 1847 83.5%
2010 77.23 386th 1919 79.9%
2011 72.11 546th 1985 72.5%
2012 73.08 510th 1984 74.3%
2013 75.09 451st 2029 77.8%
2014 70.33 573rd 2064 72.2%
2016 79.33 396th 2087 81.0%
2017 78.77 410th 2112 80.6%
2018 89.04 176th 2118 91.7%
2019 87.22 241st 2182 89.0%
2021 86.51 277th 2247 87.7%
2022 81.71 374th 2219 83.1%
2023 83.16 334th 2240 85.1%
2024 84.35 313th 2256 86.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Valleyview Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 769 24 21 20 3 n/a n/a 0 837
1993 634 125 13 15 3 n/a n/a 0 790
1994 642 116 15 16 3 n/a n/a 0 792
1995 709 142 21 19 2 n/a n/a 0 893
1996 709 142 21 19 2 n/a n/a 0 893
1997 716 157 28 26 1 n/a n/a 0 928
1998 787 139 30 23 1 n/a n/a 0 980
1999 820 144 35 21 1 n/a n/a 0 1021
2000 857 164 46 32 1 n/a n/a 0 1100
2001 886 167 52 38 2 n/a n/a 0 1145
2002 856 222 54 68 0 n/a n/a 0 1200
2003 856 222 54 68 0 n/a n/a 0 1200
2004 828 186 48 66 0 n/a n/a 0 1128
2005 857 179 52 78 1 n/a n/a 0 1167
2006 832 178 71 95 1 n/a n/a 0 1177
2007 681 189 69 101 3 n/a n/a 56 1099
2008 600 127 66 96 8 n/a n/a 50 947
2009 603 140 74 101 2 n/a n/a 53 973
2010 471 131 72 104 1 n/a n/a 35 814
2011 454 137 72 133 3 0 17 0 816
2012 459 145 62 125 5 0 14 0 810
2013 449 149 61 98 3 1 15 0 776
2014 417 149 60 105 3 0 9 0 743
2015 406 148 45 118 2 0 7 0 726
2016 439 123 49 107 0 0 11 0 729
2017 435 114 58 156 0 0 22 0 785
2018 405 84 61 149 0 0 26 0 725
2019 433 104 62 149 1 0 24 0 773
2020 509 99 56 155 0 0 25 0 844
2021 428 102 51 139 1 0 18 0 739
2022 456 102 59 158 3 0 19 0 797
2023 490 121 52 175 5 2 16 0 861

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Valleyview Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 837 37.0 22.6 6.1
1993 790 39.0 20.3 14.1
1994 792 38.0 20.8 13.6
1995 893 44.0 20.3 15.3
1996 893 44.0 20.3 15.3
1997 928 48.0 19.3 12.1
1998 980 49.0 20.0 15.2
1999 1021 31.0 32.9 18.4
2000 1100 55.0 20.0 16.3
2001 1145 58.0 19.7 16.9
2002 1200 61.0 19.7 21.8
2003 1200 61.0 19.7 21.8
2004 1128 64.0 17.6 25.4
2005 1167 71.0 16.4 23.3
2006 1177 75.0 15.7 25.1
2007 1099 74.0 14.9 29.1
2008 947 64.5 14.7 28.4
2009 973 76.4 15.0 31.6
2010 814 53.0 15.3 33.2
2011 816 50.0 16.3 37.4
2012 810 51.0 15.8 40.7
2013 776 51.0 15.2 39.8
2014 743 46.0 16.1 43.7
2015 726 45.0 16.1 43
2016 729 46.0 15.8 42.1
2017 785 47.0 16.7 43.4
2018 725 47.0 15.4 37.2
2019 773 43.0 17.9 33.1
2020 844 46.0 18.3 29
2021 739 45.0 16.4 33.4
2022 797 45.0 17.7 34.8
2023 861 51.0 16.8 31.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Valleyview Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 837 37.0 22.6 6.1
1993 790 39.0 20.3 14.1
1994 792 38.0 20.8 13.6
1995 893 44.0 20.3 15.3
1996 893 44.0 20.3 15.3
1997 928 48.0 19.3 12.1
1998 980 49.0 20.0 15.2
1999 1021 31.0 32.9 18.4
2000 1100 55.0 20.0 16.3
2001 1145 58.0 19.7 16.9
2002 1200 61.0 19.7 21.8
2003 1200 61.0 19.7 21.8
2004 1128 64.0 17.6 25.4
2005 1167 71.0 16.4 23.3
2006 1177 75.0 15.7 25.1
2007 1099 74.0 14.9 29.1
2008 947 64.5 14.7 28.4
2009 973 76.4 15.0 31.6
2010 814 53.0 15.3 33.2
2011 816 50.0 16.3 37.4
2012 810 51.0 15.8 40.7
2013 776 51.0 15.2 39.8
2014 743 46.0 16.1 43.7
2015 726 45.0 16.1 43
2016 729 46.0 15.8 42.1
2017 785 47.0 16.7 43.4
2018 725 47.0 15.4 37.2
2019 773 43.0 17.9 33.1
2020 844 46.0 18.3 29
2021 739 45.0 16.4 33.4
2022 797 45.0 17.7 34.8
2023 861 51.0 16.8 31.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Valleyview Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $513 (6.3%) $7,568 (93.7%) $8,081
2019 $473 (6.3%) $7,005 (93.7%) $7,478
2020 $383 (5.0%) $7,288 (95.0%) $7,671
2021 $605 (7.3%) $7,644 (92.7%) $8,249
2022 $1,591 (17.3%) $7,624 (82.7%) $9,215
2023 $1,090 (11.4%) $8,499 (88.6%) $9,589

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valleyview Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 241st of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 334th of 2240 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Valleyview Elementary School)7675
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)5248
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Valleyview Elementary School)8375
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)5651
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Valleyview Elementary School)7470
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4846
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Valleyview Elementary School)8573
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5650
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Valleyview Elementary School)7368
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4744
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Valleyview Elementary School)7767
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5140
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Valleyview Elementary School)7863
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Polk)4539
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students773861
 11.4%
African American104121
 16.3%
American Indian15
 400%
Asian6252
 16.1%
Hispanic149175
 17.4%
Pacific Islander02
White433490
 13.2%
Two or More Races2416
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.1%31.8%
 1.3%


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Valleyview Elementary School ranks 313th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 861 students attended Valleyview Elementary School.

Students at Valleyview Elementary School are 57% White, 20% Hispanic, 14% African American, 6% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Valleyview Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lakeland Highlands Middle School
High : George W. Jenkins Senior High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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