VALLEY GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Valley Grove El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Valley Grove SD school district, located in Franklin, PA with about 425 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 32 teachers, Valley Grove El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Grove Elementary School is a public institution located in Franklin, Pennsylvania, serving as a primary educational facility for the local community within the Venango County area. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the challenges of middle school and beyond while maintaining a focus on community engagement and student success.

The school’s website serves as a vital resource for families, providing information on academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. As a key component of the local school district, Valley Grove Elementary prioritizes consistent communication between educators and parents to ensure a supportive learning environment. Whether through classroom instruction or school-wide initiatives, the institution strives to instill a sense of pride and curiosity in its students as they begin their educational journey in the Franklin area.

For more information, contact Valley Grove El Sch at (814) 432-3861 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

389 Sugarcreek Dr
Franklin, PA 16323-2848
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VALLEY GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Franklin, PA with about 425 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Valley Grove SD
Total Students:
425
Teachers:
32.42
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 425 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending VALLEY GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
97.4%
Two or more races
1.6%
Black or African American
0.9%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

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.