Valley View School

www.portlandctschools.org

219 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Valley View School, located at 81 High Street in Portland, Connecticut, serves as a key educational institution within the Portland Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing both academic excellence and the development of well-rounded individuals. By focusing on foundational skills and encouraging personal growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

As part of the broader Portland school community, Valley View benefits from a commitment to small-town values combined with modern educational standards. The school’s administration and faculty work collaboratively to maintain an inclusive atmosphere where student needs are prioritized through a comprehensive curriculum. Those interested in learning more about their specific academic programs, district policies, or school events can find additional resources on the official Portland Public Schools website at [http://www.portlandctschools.org](http://www.portlandctschools.org).

219

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley View School
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	27
Black	7
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
172 (78.5%)
Hispanic
27 (12.3%)
Two or More
10 (4.6%)
Black
7 (3.2%)
Asian
2 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Portland School District
Phone:	(860)342-3131
Website:	http://www.portlandctschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 87