VALLEY RIDGE ACADEMY

105 GREENLEAF DR
PONTE VEDRA, FL 32081

www-vra.stjohns.k12.fl.us/

1,178 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Valley Ridge Academy, located in the master-planned community of Nocatee in Ponte Vedra, Florida, is a highly-rated K-8 school within the St. Johns County School District. Serving a rapidly growing suburban population, the academy is known for its modern facilities, commitment to academic excellence, and integration of technology into the daily curriculum. The school fosters a collaborative environment that focuses on preparing students for high school success while emphasizing character development and community involvement.

As a centerpiece of the Nocatee community, Valley Ridge Academy places a strong emphasis on parental engagement and a robust extracurricular program, including various athletic teams, arts programs, and academic clubs. The school’s proximity to a family-oriented residential area allows for a tight-knit campus culture, and it consistently maintains a reputation for high student achievement and strong test scores, reflecting the broader district’s focus on high educational standards.

1,178

Total Students

66.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VALLEY RIDGE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	843
Hispanic	138
Black	52
Asian	65
Two or More	79
Pacific Islander	1

White
843 (71.6%)
Hispanic
138 (11.7%)
Two or More
79 (6.7%)
Asian
65 (5.5%)
Black
52 (4.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	ST. JOHNS
Phone:	(904)547-4090
Website:	http://www-vra.stjohns.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 142

Grade 5 128

Grade 6 162

Grade 7 147

Grade 8 161

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VALLEY RIDGE ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	101
Grade 2	122
Grade 3	138
Grade 4	142
Grade 5	128
Grade 6	162
Grade 7	147
Grade 8	161

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VALLEY RIDGE ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	570	48.4%
Male	608	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)