VALLEYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

861 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Valleyview Elementary School is a public school located in Lakeland, Florida, and is part of the Polk County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive environment for elementary-aged children. Its location on State Road 540A positions it as a central hub for families in the southern Lakeland area, emphasizing core subjects, social development, and preparation for middle school transitions.

The school is dedicated to student success through a variety of curriculum initiatives and extracurricular opportunities aimed at engaging diverse learners. By leveraging the resources provided by the Polk County district, Valleyview Elementary emphasizes community involvement and family engagement to enhance the educational journey of its students. Parents and community members can access further details regarding specific school programs, staff directories, and academic calendars through the school’s official website at http://schools.polk-fl.net/valleyview.

861

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VALLEYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	490
Hispanic	175
Black	121
Asian	52
Two or More	16
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
490 (56.9 %)
Hispanic
175 (20.3 %)
Black
121 (14.1 %)
Asian
52 (6.0 %)
Two or More
16 (1.9 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)648-3535
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/valleyview
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	861
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 41

Kindergarten 138

Grade 1 136

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 159

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 142

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VALLEYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	138
Grade 1	136
Grade 2	130
Grade 3	159
Grade 4	115
Grade 5	142

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VALLEYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	409	47.5%
Male	452	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)