VALMEYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Valmeyer Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Valmeyer CUSD 3 school district, located in Valmeyer, IL with about 217 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 14 teachers, Valmeyer Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Valmeyer Elementary School, located in the small village of Valmeyer, Illinois, serves as a central pillar of the community’s educational landscape. As part of the Valmeyer Community Unit School District 3, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive environment that emphasizes personalized attention and student growth. The school provides a traditional K-5 curriculum designed to build foundational academic skills while encouraging social development within a safe and nurturing setting.
Beyond the classroom, Valmeyer Elementary is deeply integrated into the local culture, benefiting from the strong community spirit that characterizes the town. The school focuses on creating a well-rounded educational experience by balancing rigorous academics with character development and extracurricular opportunities. With its commitment to student success and active parental involvement, Valmeyer Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for their future transitions into the middle and high school levels, maintaining a reputation for being a dedicated and welcoming place to learn.
For more information, contact Valmeyer Elementary School at (618) 935-2100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Valmeyer, IL 62295-3133
(618) 935-2100
VALMEYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Valmeyer, IL with about 217 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Valmeyer CUSD 3
- Total Students:
- 217
- Teachers:
- 14.51
- 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 targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 217 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VALMEYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 96.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.