Valley View School

81 High St.
Portland, CT 06480
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Valley View School serves 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 228 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Valley View School's student population of 228 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Valley View School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
13%
31%
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Black
4%
12%
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White
78%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Valley View School?
228 students attend Valley View School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Valley View School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley View School?
Valley View School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 228 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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