Valley View Elementary School

1187 Old Middlesboro Hwy
La Follette, TN 37766
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Valley View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Valley View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Valley View Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
412 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Valley View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley View Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#915 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Valley View Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valley View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valley View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Valley View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
n/a
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Valley View Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
98%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Valley View Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Valley View Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Valley View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Valley View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valley View Elementary School's ranking?
Valley View Elementary School is ranked #915 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Valley View Elementary School often compared to?
Valley View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caryville Elementary School, Jacksboro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Valley View Elementary School?
412 students attend Valley View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Valley View Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley View Elementary School?
Valley View Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Valley View Elementary School offer ?
Valley View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Valley View Elementary School part of?
Valley View Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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