Valley Elementary

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518 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school located at 12333 Eighth St. in Yucaipa, California. Serving the local community within the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student well-being. It typically serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade, providing a foundational educational experience aimed at preparing young learners for their future academic endeavors.

As part of the Yucaipa community, the school is known for prioritizing a supportive atmosphere where educators, students, and families work collaboratively. The curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, balancing core subjects like English language arts and mathematics with opportunities for social-emotional learning and enrichment activities. Valley Elementary strives to create an inclusive campus culture that encourages curiosity, resilience, and active participation in both the classroom and the broader school community.

518

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	342
Black	10
Asian	6
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

Hispanic
342 (66.0%)
White
144 (27.8%)
Two or More
15 (2.9%)
Black
10 (1.9%)
Asian
6 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified
Phone:	(909)797-1125
Website:	http://ves.yucaipaschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	364
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 133

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 76