VALLEY GRANDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Valley Grande Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dallas County school district, located in Valley Grande, AL with about 501 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Valley Grande Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Valley Grande Elementary School is a public primary school located in the rural community of Valley Grande, Alabama, serving students in the Dallas County School District. As a staple of the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for young learners, typically covering grades ranging from pre-kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade. The institution is characterized by its commitment to fostering academic growth in a supportive, neighborhood-centered environment, aiming to prepare students for their transition into middle school.

The school emphasizes a traditional curriculum that balances core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science with social development. Given its location in Dallas County, Valley Grande Elementary often plays a significant role in community life, frequently serving as a hub for local families and extracurricular engagement. By utilizing a smaller-school setting, the administration and faculty work to maintain close relationships with students and parents alike, ensuring that individual learning needs are addressed within the context of the broader school culture.

For more information, contact Valley Grande Elementary School at (334) 872-7661 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2765 Dallas County Road 81
Valley Grande, AL 36701-9005
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VALLEY GRANDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Valley Grande, AL with about 501 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Dallas County
Total Students:
501
Teachers:
26
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 501 students

White
50.5%
Black or African American
47.5%
Asian
1.0%
Hispanic/Latino
0.6%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.