Valley View Elementary School

395 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Valley View Elementary School is a public school located in Ellensburg, Washington, serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Ellensburg School District. Known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes foundational academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. The staff at Valley View is dedicated to social-emotional development, encouraging students to become responsible, respectful, and engaged members of the school community.

The school benefits from being part of a tight-knit community, often hosting events that encourage strong collaboration between parents, teachers, and local residents. With a mission centered on student success, Valley View Elementary provides various resources and programs to meet diverse learning needs, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow both intellectually and personally in a safe, nurturing setting.

395

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley View Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	64
Black	1
Asian	7
Two or More	32
American Indian	2

White
289 (73.2 %)
Hispanic
64 (16.2 %)
Two or More
32 (8.1 %)
Asian
7 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ellensburg School District
Phone:	(509)925-7316
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 59

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 72