Valley View El Center

901 Main Street
Peckville, PA 18452
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Valley View El Center serves 525 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Valley View El Center's student population of 525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
525 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Valley View El Center is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
11%
14%
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Black
5%
14%
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White
82%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Valley View El Center and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
1%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Valley View El Center often compared to?
Valley View El Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Dunmore El Center, Mid Valley El Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Valley View El Center?
525 students attend Valley View El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Valley View El Center students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley View El Center?
Valley View El Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Valley View El Center offer ?
Valley View El Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley View El Center part of?
Valley View El Center is part of Valley View School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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