Valley View Elementary

4900 Maryland Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214

455 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Valley View Elementary School is a public school located in the suburban community of La Crescenta, California, serving students in the Glendale Unified School District. Known for its strong academic focus and dedicated teaching staff, the school fosters a nurturing learning environment that prioritizes student achievement and character development. It benefits from a high level of parent involvement and an active PTA, which help facilitate a variety of extracurricular programs, community events, and supplemental resources that enrich the standard curriculum.

The school is situated in a quiet, family-oriented neighborhood, making it a focal point for local families. With a commitment to inclusivity and academic excellence, Valley View offers a comprehensive education that includes foundational core subjects along with opportunities for students to engage in technology and the arts. By maintaining high expectations and providing a supportive atmosphere, the school consistently strives to prepare its student body for success in their future academic endeavors at the middle and high school levels.

455

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley View Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	48
Black	4
Asian	157
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	1

White
220 (48.4 %)
Asian
157 (34.5 %)
Hispanic
48 (10.5 %)
Two or More
25 (5.5 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Glendale Unified
Phone:	(818)236-3771
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 71