Elk Valley El Sch

www.girardsd.org

573 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Elk Valley Elementary School is a public primary school located in Lake City, Pennsylvania, serving as part of the Girard School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their education. By focusing on core academic fundamentals and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining close ties to the local Girard community.

As part of the Girard School District, Elk Valley Elementary benefits from the district’s commitment to providing quality instruction and student-centered resources. The school encourages parental involvement and community collaboration, which are central to its mission of creating a well-rounded educational experience. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school’s curriculum, staff directory, or district-wide policies, the official school website at http://www.girardsd.org serves as the primary resource for families and community members.

573

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elk Valley El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	536
Hispanic	3
Black	4
Two or More	30

White
536 (93.5 %)
Two or More
30 (5.2 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)
Hispanic
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Girard SD
Phone:	(814)774-5602
Website:	http://www.girardsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 116