CEDAR VALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cedar Vale Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cedar Vale school district, located in Cedar Vale, KS with about 76 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 7 teachers, Cedar Vale Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Cedar Vale Elementary, located at 508 Dora in Cedar Vale, Kansas, serves as a primary educational pillar for the rural community in Chautauqua County. As part of the Cedar Vale Unified School District (USD 285), the school focuses on fostering a close-knit learning environment where small class sizes allow for individualized attention. Its mission is centered on providing a foundational education that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its elementary-aged students.

The school benefits from the quiet, small-town atmosphere of Cedar Vale, which encourages strong partnerships between parents, educators, and the local community. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and local values, Cedar Vale Elementary strives to prepare its students for their transition to secondary education while maintaining a supportive and safe environment that reflects the spirit of a tight-knit Kansas community.

For more information, contact Cedar Vale Elem at (620) 758-2265 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.