Valley Road School

www.stanhopeschools.org

311 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

311

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Road School
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	87
Black	7
Asian	8
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	2

White
193 (62.1 %)
Hispanic
87 (28.0 %)
Two or More
14 (4.5 %)
Asian
8 (2.6 %)
Black
7 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Stanhope School District
Phone:	(973)347-0008
Website:	http://www.stanhopeschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 9

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 35

Grade 7 24

Grade 8 26

Ungraded 20