VALLEY RANCH EL

21700 VALLEY RANCH CROSSING
PORTER, TX 77365

www.newcaneyisd.org/Domain/18

830 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Valley Ranch Elementary is a public school located in Porter, Texas, and is a key part of the New Caney Independent School District (NCISD). Situated within the master-planned community of Valley Ranch, the school serves a growing suburban population and emphasizes a foundational approach to student development. As a modern facility, it is designed to cater to the needs of elementary-aged children by fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth, all while leveraging the resources and administrative support of the broader NCISD network.

The school is deeply integrated into its local community, acting as a hub for families in the rapidly developing area of East Montgomery County. By aligning with New Caney ISD’s mission to prepare students for future success, Valley Ranch Elementary focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to middle school. Through its commitment to student-centered learning and community engagement, the school strives to create a supportive, collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

830

Total Students

52.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VALLEY RANCH EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	445
Black	43
Asian	14
Two or More	27
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
445 (53.6 %)
White
291 (35.1 %)
Black
43 (5.2 %)
Two or More
27 (3.3 %)
Asian
14 (1.7 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6 %)

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:	NEW CANEY ISD
Phone:	(281)577-8760
Website:	http://www.newcaneyisd.org/Domain/18
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	830
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	469
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 71

Kindergarten 127

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 129

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 133

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VALLEY RANCH EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	71
Kindergarten	127
Grade 1	129
Grade 2	129
Grade 3	127
Grade 4	114
Grade 5	133

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VALLEY RANCH EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	415	50%
Male	415	50%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th