VALLEY ROAD SCHOOL
Valley Road School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Stanhope School District school district, located in STANHOPE, NJ with about 322 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 30 teachers, Valley Road School 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.
Valley Road School, located in Stanhope, New Jersey, serves as the primary elementary school for the local community, typically catering to students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As a central pillar of the Stanhope School District, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of foundational skills.
The school is recognized for its small-town atmosphere, which allows for a close-knit relationship between educators, students, and families. With a focus on preparing children for their future educational endeavors, Valley Road School integrates a standard core curriculum with various extracurricular opportunities designed to encourage curiosity and student involvement. By prioritizing community engagement and individualized attention, the school strives to provide a nurturing setting that meets the diverse needs of its young learners.
For more information, contact Valley Road School at (973) 347-0008 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
STANHOPE, NJ 07874
(973) 347-0008
VALLEY ROAD SCHOOL is a public Title I school in STANHOPE, NJ with about 322 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Stanhope School District
- Total Students:
- 322
- Teachers:
- 30.8
- 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 targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 322 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VALLEY ROAD SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 74.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.1%
- Asian
- 4.0%
- Black or African American
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
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.