Valley Grove Elementary School

372 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Valley Grove Elementary School is a public school located in Anderson, Indiana, serving students within the Anderson Community School Corporation. Situated in a suburban setting, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for children in the elementary grades, emphasizing both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its student body. As part of a larger district, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while fostering a supportive environment intended to prepare students for their eventual transition to middle school.

Beyond the classroom, Valley Grove is integrated into the local Anderson community, often serving as a hub for neighborhood engagement and family involvement. The school typically offers various resources and extracurricular activities designed to enrich the student experience, aiming to create an inclusive atmosphere where children from diverse backgrounds can thrive. By prioritizing a mix of core academic instruction and community-oriented values, Valley Grove Elementary remains a staple of the local educational landscape in Madison County.

372

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Grove Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	38
Black	71
Asian	1
Two or More	62
Pacific Islander	1

White
199 (53.5 %)
Black
71 (19.1 %)
Two or More
62 (16.7 %)
Hispanic
38 (10.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Anderson Community School Corp
Phone:	(765)378-3393
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	359
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 64

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Valley Grove Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	89
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Valley Grove Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	169	45.4%
Male	203	54.6%

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