At a glance
Reported students
30
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan other enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 344 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
40.5
Valley Center School: 30 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
6:1 reported; state peer median 10.9:1. 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
- 31
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.2:1
What the reported data says about Valley Center School
Valley Center School is a public combined / other school serving grades 01–12 in Kalamazoo. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Kalamazoo RESA. NCES reports 30 students for 2024–25.
Among 344 combined / other schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 123 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6:1, below the Michigan median of 10.9:1 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 (50%) and multiracial (26.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Valley Center School
- 1How do the reported 6:1 student–teacher ratio and 5 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
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50%
- Hispanic0%
- Black23.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial26.7%
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
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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 Kalamazoo RESA
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
WoodsEdge Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–12
222 reported students
Youth Center School
High · Grades 05–12
51 reported students
Kalamazoo RESA West CampusECSE
Elementary · Grades PK–01
0 reported students
The Epic Center
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Career Connect Campus
High · Grades 09–12
Enrollment not reported
Kalamazoo RESA West Campus Transition Services
High · Grades 06–12
126 reported students
Public schools near Valley Center 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwood Magnet School Middle · Kalamazoo Public Schools | 06–08 | 731 | 1.3 mi |
| Edison Academy Elementary · Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–05 | 376 | 1.5 mi |
| Comstock Compass High School Other · Comstock Public Schools | PK–12 | 309 | 2.4 mi |
| Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital Other · Michigan Department of Community Health | UG–UG | 0 | 3.2 mi |
| WoodsEdge Learning Center Other · Kalamazoo RESA | PK–12 | 222 | 3.5 mi |
| GalesburgAugusta Alternative Education Other · Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools | KG–12 | 31 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Valley Center School
What grades does Valley Center School serve?
Valley Center School reports grades 01–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Kalamazoo RESA.
How many students attend Valley Center School?
Valley Center School reported 30 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 344 Michigan combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 31 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Valley Center School?
The calculated ratio is 6:1, based on 30 students and 5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 10.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Valley Center School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Valley Center School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kalamazoo RESA attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Valley Center School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.3% 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 Center School in?
Valley Center School is part of Kalamazoo RESA, based in Portage, MI, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Valley Center School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Milwood Magnet School (1.3 mi), Edison Academy (1.5 mi), Comstock Compass High School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.