Valley View Elementary School

There are two large playgrounds for students at Valley View Elementary School.

Children can challenge their motor skills on the playground at Valley View Elementary School.

There is a mini-football field by the playgrounds at Valley View Elementary School.

Valley View Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

405 Summit Ave NE, Rockford, MI

Rockford Public Schools

617 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

Educational inspiration starts at Valley View Elementary School in northern Rockford, Michigan. This competitive kindergarten through fifth grade institution serves students in Rockford Public Schools. It has been educating Rockford’s youngest scholars since 1965, with many renovations and security improvements along the way. The school sits just off Summit Avenue and features a wide campus with a large play area behind the building. Teachers are trained in the Capturing Kids’ Hearts curriculum to encourage transformational processes through relationship-driven experiences. They’re also prepared to assist anyone on campus with cardiac issues, thanks to the MI HEARTSafe award. Valley View provides excellent mentorship opportunities for students through RAM Buddies, a peer-focused mentorship program, and Watch DOGS, which matches students with father figures for even more support. Outside the classroom, field trips and summer events promote hands-on learning all year. With the proximity of the Rogue River to the east, Valley View students have an excellent opportunity to learn about the local ecosystem through trips to explore the river’s various nature trails.

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jeremy Karel

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
81%

Reading Proficiency
78%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

78%

Math Proficiency

81%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 17:1 Teachers 37	Full Time Teachers 37
Teachers in First or Second Year 15.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 51.9%	Female 48.1%
White 85.9%	Hispanic 6.3%
Two or more races 5.3%	Asian 2.2%
Black <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

11/4/2025

My son was touched inappropriately by two different students on the playground.Jeremy, the principal, dismissed us. He asked my son “are you sure that’s what happened?” He insisted on checking the cameras and questioning our validity over helping us with the issue.Only to confirm with the two studen...

1.0 parent

4/18/2024

The bullying is really bad for the handful of non-white kids that are at the school. The teachers do not care about the bullying. Avoid this school if you have colored kids or any kids.

1.0 parent

4/18/2024

I have volunteered with the boys and girls club at 1 rated schools that have teachers and staff that care more than this place. Absolutely no one in this building cares about the success of your kid.We moved here from a top rated elementary school and we have brought up things with the stuff that th...

1.0 parent

12/4/2020

teachers are mean to students and disrespectful and the principal is terrible about the way he treats kids.

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Valley View Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Rockford, MI, in the Rockford neighborhood, and is served by the Rockford Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 617 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 81% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Valley View Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $417,266. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rockford High School, Rockford High School Freshman Center, North Rockford Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Rockford has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Valley View Elementary School.

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