Platte Valley Elementary School

www.plattevalley.k12.co.us

537 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

537

Total Students

33.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Platte Valley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	220
Black	2
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

White
300 (55.9 %)
Hispanic
220 (41.0 %)
Two or More
13 (2.4 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Weld County School District No. Re-7
Phone:	(970)336-8520
Website:	http://www.plattevalley.k12.co.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 87

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 92