VELMA-ALMA ES

VELMA-ALMA
901 Main Street
Velma, OK 73491
220 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Velma-Alma Elementary School, located at 901 Main Street in Velma, Oklahoma, serves as a foundational component of the Velma-Alma Public Schools district. Situated in a rural community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth and personal development for students in their formative years. The school reflects the close-knit culture of the surrounding area, focusing on strong community ties and a student-centered approach to learning.

By maintaining a dedicated focus on core curriculum and extracurricular engagement, Velma-Alma Elementary strives to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle and high school. The school leverages its small-town setting to encourage collaborative relationships between staff, families, and students, ensuring that each learner receives the attention necessary to succeed. For more information regarding their current programs, academic calendar, and community initiatives, you can visit their official website at [www.velma-alma.com](http://www.velma-alma.com).
220
Total Students
14.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    163 (74.1 %)
  • Two or More
    36 (16.4 %)
  • American Indian
    14 (6.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (3.2 %)
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: VELMA-ALMA
Phone: (580)203-3702
Website: http://www.velma-alma.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 39
Kindergarten 28
Grade 1 36
Grade 2 28
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 22
Grade 5 42
Gender Ratio