Valley Falls Elem

Valley Falls
700 Oak Street
Valley Falls, KS 66088
284 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Valley Falls Elementary School, located at 700 Oak Street in Valley Falls, Kansas, serves as the primary elementary education hub for the USD 338 school district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of essential social skills for young students in the community. As a cornerstone of the local district, the school works to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to middle school while maintaining a focus on individual student success and community engagement.

The school operates under the broader mission of USD 338, which prioritizes the collaboration between staff, parents, and the local community to create a positive educational experience. By maintaining small-town values combined with contemporary educational resources, Valley Falls Elementary strives to cultivate a sense of school pride and personal responsibility in its students. Families and community members interested in learning more about school policies, academic calendars, and district resources can access detailed information through their official website at http://www.usd338.com.
284
Total Students
22.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    256 (90.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (5.3 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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: Valley Falls
Phone: (785)945-3221
Website: http://www.usd338.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 67
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 30
Kindergarten 22
Grade 1 25
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 30
Grade 4 33
Grade 5 27
Grade 6 31
Grade 7 31
Grade 8 34
Gender Ratio
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