WATERVILLE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Waterville Valley Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Waterville Valley School District school district, located in Waterville Valley, NH with about 21 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 5 teachers, Waterville Valley Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. 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.

Waterville Valley Elementary School (WVES) is a small, close-knit public school located in the heart of the White Mountains in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire. Serving students from kindergarten through grade five, the school is known for its intimate learning environment, which allows for personalized instruction and strong relationships between students, staff, and the local community. Because of its location in a unique resort town, the school emphasizes a curriculum that integrates its natural surroundings, often utilizing the outdoors as an extension of the classroom.

The school operates under the SAU 48 district and maintains a focus on fostering academic excellence alongside social-emotional development. WVES takes pride in its ability to offer a boutique educational experience where multi-age learning opportunities and community-centered activities are common. By leveraging its beautiful mountain setting and a dedicated team of educators, the school strives to provide a supportive, high-quality foundation for young learners before they transition to middle school programs in the surrounding region.

For more information, contact Waterville Valley Elementary School at (603) 236-4700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.