VALENTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VALENTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the VALENTINE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS school district, located in VALENTINE, NE with about 225 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 23 teachers, VALENTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

VALENTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 615 E 5th St in Valentine, Nebraska, serves as a central educational institution for the local community in Cherry County. As part of the Valentine Community Schools district, the elementary school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for young students in the region. The school operates within a close-knit, rural setting, focusing on core curriculum development while fostering a supportive environment that reflects the values of the surrounding Sandhills community.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student success, often emphasizing a blend of traditional instruction and extracurricular enrichment. By maintaining a small-town atmosphere, Valentine Elementary strives to build strong partnerships between faculty, students, and parents to ensure that each child receives personalized attention. Its role in the district is vital, acting as a preparatory stepping stone for students moving toward middle school and high school within the Valentine school system.

For more information, contact VALENTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (402) 376-3237 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

615 E 5TH ST
VALENTINE, NE 69201-1642
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VALENTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in VALENTINE, NE with about 225 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
225
Teachers:
23
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 225 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending VALENTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
74.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
9.8%
Two or more races
9.8%
Hispanic/Latino
6.2%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

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.