Valley Park Elementary School

www.psdnet.org

362 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Valley Park Elementary School, located at 63 Mahoney Road in Pennsville, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pennsville School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for young students in the community. By emphasizing core academic standards and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered education, where faculty and staff prioritize personalized attention to meet the diverse needs of their pupils. In addition to a rigorous curriculum, Valley Park Elementary often engages in community-building activities that involve parents and local stakeholders. Through a combination of traditional instruction, character education, and collaborative school spirit, the institution strives to provide a safe, nurturing space that helps every student reach their full potential.

362

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	64
Black	23
Asian	2
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	1

White
247 (68.2 %)
Hispanic
64 (17.7 %)
Two or More
25 (6.9 %)
Black
23 (6.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Pennsville School District
Phone:	(856)540-6200
Website:	http://www.psdnet.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 120

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 110

Ungraded 13