Valley School

193 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Valley School, located on Huffman Road in Valley, Washington, serves as the heart of the Valley School District No. 070. As a small, rural K-8 institution, the school prides itself on fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where students receive personalized attention. Its educational approach focuses on academic growth, character development, and preparing students for the transition to high school, often serving as a foundational pillar for families living in the surrounding Stevens County area.

The district maintains a clear commitment to transparency and accessibility, utilizing its official website to keep the community informed about academic calendars, board policies, and administrative operations. By providing a safe and supportive learning environment, Valley School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement, ensuring that even within a rural setting, students have the resources necessary to succeed in their formative educational years.

193

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley School
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	27
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
148 (76.7 %)
Hispanic
27 (14.0 %)
Two or More
17 (8.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Valley School District
Phone:	(509)937-2413
Website:	http://valleysd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	193
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 39

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 17

Grade 6 16

Grade 7 19

Grade 8 21