VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VALLEY ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fayette County Schools school district, located in SMITHERS, WV with about 380 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, VALLEY ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

VALLEY ELEMENTARY School is located on Greyhound Lane in Smithers, West Virginia. Serving the local community within the Fayette County School District, the school functions as a foundational educational hub for young students in the area. Its setting in Smithers—a small, historic town along the Kanawha River—positions the school as a central institution for families living within this close-knit mountain community.

The school is focused on providing core primary education, aiming to foster both academic growth and social development for children in their formative years. As a member of the Fayette County public school system, VALLEY ELEMENTARY adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while working to maintain the supportive, accessible atmosphere typical of rural West Virginia schools. Through its commitment to local students, the school plays a vital role in the long-term educational trajectory of the Smithers region.

For more information, contact VALLEY ELEMENTARY at (304) 442-2321 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.