Valley Springs Elementary - 04

www.brandonvalley.k12.sd.us/vse

75 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Valley Springs Elementary, located in the small community of Valley Springs, South Dakota, is a proud member of the Brandon Valley School District. As a primary educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. By leveraging the resources of the larger Brandon Valley district while maintaining a close-knit, community-focused atmosphere, the school strives to provide a strong foundational education for its elementary-aged students.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for future success, focusing on core competencies like literacy, mathematics, and social development. Through its partnership with the Brandon Valley community, Valley Springs Elementary promotes a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and families work together to ensure that every child has the tools necessary to thrive. With its commitment to student-centered learning and excellence, the school remains a vital pillar of the Valley Springs area.

Total Students

7.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Springs Elementary - 04
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	6

White
62 (82.7 %)
Two or More
6 (8.0 %)
American Indian
6 (8.0 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Phone:	(605)757-6285
Website:	http://www.brandonvalley.k12.sd.us/vse
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	75
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 14

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 10

Grade 4 15