LAUREL VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Laurel Valley El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ligonier Valley SD school district, located in New Florence, PA with about 264 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 21 teachers, Laurel Valley El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Laurel Valley Elementary School, located on Education Lane in New Florence, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Ligonier Valley School District. As a rural elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the early stages of their education, typically ranging from kindergarten through the elementary grades. The school is situated in a quiet, semi-rural setting, which helps foster a close-knit community atmosphere where staff and families often work together to support student development.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school emphasizes the social and emotional growth of its students, aiming to create a safe and nurturing environment conducive to learning. Like many schools in the region, Laurel Valley Elementary integrates state-mandated educational standards with extracurricular opportunities intended to encourage student engagement. By focusing on basic literacy, numeracy, and character development, the school serves as a central hub for childhood education in the New Florence area, preparing its students for their transition into secondary education.

For more information, contact Laurel Valley El Sch at (724) 235-2723 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.