JAMES A DEVER SCHOOL

VALLEY STREAM 13 UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

585 N CORONA AVE
VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580

www.valleystream13.com

413 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

The James A. Dever School, located at 585 N. Corona Ave in Valley Stream, New York, is a foundational elementary institution serving the local community as part of the Valley Stream Union Free School District 13. Committed to fostering academic excellence and social-emotional development, the school provides a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a curriculum centered on core subjects, the arts, and character education, James A. Dever aims to prepare its young learners for future success by emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and a love for lifelong learning.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school serves as a cornerstone of the Valley Stream neighborhood, maintaining a strong connection with families and the surrounding community. By utilizing resources from the district and fostering a supportive atmosphere, the staff works to ensure that every student feels valued and motivated. For those interested in deeper insights regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific programs, the school maintains an active presence within the district’s official website at [http://www.valleystream13.com](http://www.valleystream13.com).

413

Total Students

43.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES A DEVER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	91
Black	61
Asian	92
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	3

White
158 (38.3 %)
Asian
92 (22.3 %)
Hispanic
91 (22.0 %)
Black
61 (14.8 %)
Two or More
8 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)

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:	VALLEY STREAM 13 UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)568-6120
Website:	http://www.valleystream13.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 68