SYMMES VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Symmes Valley Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Symmes Valley Local school district, located in Willow Wood, OH with about 546 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 32 teachers, Symmes Valley Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Symmes Valley Elementary School, located in the rural community of Willow Wood, Ohio, serves as a central educational hub for students in Lawrence County. As part of the Symmes Valley Local School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and community involvement. The school typically serves students from preschool through the elementary grades, working to prepare them for the transition to the middle and high school levels within the district.

The school is noted for its focus on providing a structured, student-centered curriculum that addresses the diverse needs of its local population. Beyond the classroom, Symmes Valley Elementary often engages the surrounding Willow Wood community through school-sponsored events, extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to maintaining close relationships between staff, families, and students. By leveraging its role as a key institution in a tight-knit rural area, the school strives to instill a sense of local pride while equipping its students with the essential tools needed for future academic success.

For more information, contact Symmes Valley Elementary School at (740) 643-0022 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.