PLATTE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PLATTE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Weld County School District No. Re-7 school district, located in KERSEY, CO with about 491 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 33 teachers, PLATTE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

PLATTE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in the small, tight-knit community of Kersey, Colorado, serving as a foundational part of the Platte Valley School District RE-7. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of strong character. By focusing on fundamental skills and engaging curriculum, the school strives to prepare its young students for success as they transition into the middle and high school levels within the district.

Beyond academics, the school benefits from its position within a rural Colorado town, often prioritizing community involvement and a personalized approach to education. Families in Kersey can expect a close-knit atmosphere where staff members aim to address the unique needs of each student. For more specific details regarding their current curriculum, extracurricular programs, or enrollment information, parents and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.plattevalley.k12.co.us.

For more information, contact PLATTE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (970) 336-8520 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

601 CLARK STREET
KERSEY, CO 80644-9792
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PLATTE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in KERSEY, CO with about 491 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
491
Teachers:
33.83
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 491 students

White
59.9%
Hispanic/Latino
37.9%
Two or more races
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

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.