SUN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SUN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mercer County Schools school district, located in LERONA, WV with about 133 students offering grade levels from 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 8 teachers, SUN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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.
SUN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in the rural community of Lerona, West Virginia, serving students in Mercer County. As a small-town educational institution, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction in a supportive, community-centered environment. It is typically characterized by a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and local families work together to support the development of young learners during their formative elementary years.
Like many schools in the Mercer County School District, Sun Valley Elementary emphasizes core academic standards, including reading, writing, and mathematics, while fostering a safe and encouraging social environment. The school’s location in the quiet, unincorporated area of Lerona allows it to serve as a central hub for neighborhood children, maintaining the traditional values and personalized attention often found in smaller educational settings.
For more information, contact SUN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 384-7441 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LERONA, WV 25971-0010
(304) 384-7441
SUN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LERONA, WV with about 133 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Mercer County Schools
- Total Students:
- 133
- Teachers:
- 8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 133 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SUN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 91.0%
- Two or more races
- 6.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.