Valley Point Elementary School

whitfield.k12.ga.us

493 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Valley Point Elementary School, located in Dalton, Georgia, is part of the Whitfield County School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school works closely with families and the surrounding community to ensure that every child receives a well-rounded education, often utilizing small-group instruction and data-driven strategies to meet the individual needs of its learners.

As a staple of the Whitfield County community, Valley Point Elementary places a strong focus on building character and promoting a positive school culture. The administration and faculty strive to cultivate an engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and collaborate with their peers. By maintaining a focus on high standards and leveraging the resources provided by the district, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

493

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Point Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	175
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
298 (60.4 %)
Hispanic
175 (35.5 %)
Two or More
13 (2.6 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Whitfield County
Phone:	(706)277-3259
Website:	http://whitfield.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	469
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 21

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Valley Point Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	98
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Valley Point Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	230	46.7%
Male	263	53.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th