VALLEY EL/MS
Valley El/MS is a public elementary school that is part of the Hazleton Area SD school district, located in Sugarloaf, PA with about 935 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 61 teachers, Valley El/MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Valley Elementary/Middle School, located in Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania, is a public school serving students in the Hazleton Area School District. As a combined elementary and middle school facility, it provides a structured educational environment that transitions students from their early primary years through their middle school development. The school is situated in a quiet, semi-rural setting, serving the families of the Sugarloaf township and surrounding areas.
The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and social growth by offering a comprehensive curriculum aligned with state standards. Like many schools in the Hazleton Area district, Valley El/MS focuses on core subjects such as mathematics, science, and literacy while emphasizing a supportive community atmosphere. By housing multiple grade levels under one roof, the school promotes a sense of continuity for students, allowing staff to build long-term relationships with families throughout a child's formative years.
For more information, contact Valley El/MS at (570) 459-3111 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sugarloaf, PA 18249-9604
(570) 459-3111
VALLEY EL/MS is a public school in Sugarloaf, PA with about 935 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hazleton Area SD
- Total Students:
- 935
- Teachers:
- 61.55
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 935 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VALLEY EL/MS is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 88.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.3%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.