Licking Valley Elementary School

1510 Licking Valley Rd NE
Newark, OH 43055

969 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Licking Valley Elementary School, located in Newark, Ohio, serves as a foundational component of the Licking Valley Local School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core curriculum areas such as reading, mathematics, and science, the school aims to prepare young learners for the transition to middle school while building a strong educational base rooted in the values and standards of the local community.

Beyond traditional academics, Licking Valley Elementary places a high priority on student engagement and community involvement. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to help students explore their interests and develop character. With a focus on creating a supportive atmosphere, the staff works closely with families to ensure that each child receives the personalized attention necessary to succeed, reflecting the school’s dedication to cultivating lifelong learners within the Licking Valley area.

969

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Licking Valley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	911
Hispanic	14
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	37

White
911 (94.0 %)
Two or More
37 (3.8 %)
Hispanic
14 (1.4 %)
Black
6 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Licking Valley Local
Phone:	(740)763-3525
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	969
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 154

Grade 1 155

Grade 2 159

Grade 3 157

Grade 4 185

Grade 5 159