At a glance
Reported students
554
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
556.5
Valley Mills Elementary School: 554 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
14.2:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 618
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.7:1
What the reported data says about Valley Mills Elementary School
Valley Mills Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Indianapolis. It is one of 10 current school records connected to MSD Decatur Township. NCES reports 554 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, close to the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.2%) and Black (24.5%). English learners represent 11.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Valley Mills Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 39 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.2%
- Hispanic13.7%
- Black24.5%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in MSD Decatur Township
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Newton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
559 reported students
Gold Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–06
529 reported students
Lynwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
583 reported students
Stephen Decatur Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
496 reported students
Blue Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–06
687 reported students
Decatur High Ability Academy
Elementary · Grades 03–06
103 reported students
Public schools near Valley Mills Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur High Ability Academy Elementary · MSD Decatur Township | 03–06 | 103 | under 0.1 mi |
| Blue Academy Elementary · MSD Decatur Township | KG–06 | 687 | 1.2 mi |
| Gold Academy Elementary · MSD Decatur Township | KG–06 | 529 | 1.2 mi |
| Lynwood Elementary Elementary · MSD Decatur Township | PK–06 | 583 | 2.1 mi |
| West Newton Elementary School Elementary · MSD Decatur Township | KG–06 | 559 | 2.5 mi |
| Stephen Decatur Elementary School Elementary · MSD Decatur Township | KG–06 | 496 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Valley Mills Elementary School
What grades does Valley Mills Elementary School serve?
Valley Mills Elementary School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in MSD Decatur Township.
How many students attend Valley Mills Elementary School?
Valley Mills Elementary School reported 554 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 618 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Valley Mills Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 554 students and 39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Valley Mills Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Valley Mills Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on MSD Decatur Township attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Valley Mills Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Valley Mills Elementary School in?
Valley Mills Elementary School is part of MSD Decatur Township, based in Indianapolis, IN, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Valley Mills Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Decatur High Ability Academy (under 0.1 mi), Blue Academy (1.2 mi), Gold Academy (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.