Valentine Elementary School

Valentine Elementary District (4380)
12491 North Byers
Peach Springs, AZ 86434
87 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Valentine Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Peach Springs, Arizona, serving the educational needs of the local community. Situated within the Hualapai Reservation, the school plays a vital role in the area by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. As a part of the Valentine Elementary School District, it operates in a remote desert landscape, often working to integrate local cultural heritage with standard academic requirements.

The school is known for its tight-knit environment, characteristic of rural Arizona districts, where small class sizes allow for more personalized attention between teachers and students. Because of its location, the school often acts as a central hub for community engagement. While resources in remote regions can sometimes be limited, Valentine Elementary focuses on providing a stable, supportive learning environment aimed at fostering student growth and preparing them for middle school and beyond.
87
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    63 (72.4%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (19.5%)
  • White
    4 (4.6%)
  • Two or More
    3 (3.4%)
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: No
District: Valentine Elementary District (4380)
Phone: (928)769-2310
Website: http://www.valentineaz.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 87
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 6
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 11
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 7
Grade 7 12
Grade 8 3
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Peach Springs School
Peach Springs Unified District (4369)
99 Students
403 Diamond Creek Road
Peach Springs, AZ 86434 (8.7 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th