At a glance
Reported students
23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky other enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 157 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
455
Valley View Education Center: 23 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
5.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. 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
- 43
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What the reported data says about Valley View Education Center
Valley View Education Center is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Elizabethtown. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Elizabethtown Independent. NCES reports 23 students for 2024–25.
Among 157 combined / other schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 40 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.8:1, below the Kentucky median of 14.9:1 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 (65.2%) and Black (26.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 34.9%. 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 View Education Center
- 1How do the reported 5.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 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
- Students with disabilities
- 34.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White65.2%
- Hispanic8.7%
- Black26.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Elizabethtown Independent
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Glen Dale Center
High · Grades 07–12
10 reported students
Panther Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
222 reported students
Morningside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
455 reported students
Helmwood Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
461 reported students
Talton K Stone Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
526 reported students
Elizabethtown High School
High · Grades 09–12
757 reported students
Public schools near Valley View Education Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Dale Center High · Elizabethtown Independent | 07–12 | 10 | 0.4 mi |
| College View Campus Other · Hardin County | KG–12 | 210 | 2 mi |
| HCS Virtual Academy Other · Hardin County | KG–12 | 123 | 2 mi |
| Skopos Care Academy Other · Hardin County | 02–09 | 3 | 3 mi |
| Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Systems Other · Hardin County | 01–12 | 63 | 7.9 mi |
| Preschool on College Street Other · LaRue County | PK–PK | 118 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Valley View Education Center
What grades does Valley View Education Center serve?
Valley View Education Center reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Elizabethtown Independent.
How many students attend Valley View Education Center?
Valley View Education Center reported 23 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 157 Kentucky combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 43 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Valley View Education Center?
The calculated ratio is 5.8:1, based on 23 students and 4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Valley View Education Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Valley View Education Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elizabethtown Independent attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Valley View Education Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.9% 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 View Education Center in?
Valley View Education Center is part of Elizabethtown Independent, based in Elizabethtown, KY, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Valley View Education Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Glen Dale Center (0.4 mi), College View Campus (2 mi), HCS Virtual Academy (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.