Cash Valley Elementary

10601 Cash Valley Rd Nw
Lavale, MD 21502

www.acpsmd.org/CA

266 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cash Valley Elementary School is a public primary school located in LaVale, Maryland, serving students as part of the Allegany County Public Schools system. The school is situated in a residential area of the community and is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It serves as a central hub for the local families in the LaVale area, working to build a strong foundation for children during their formative elementary years.

The school’s academic approach focuses on the core curriculum, supplemented by opportunities that encourage critical thinking and social-emotional development. By maintaining a connection to the broader Allegany County school district, Cash Valley Elementary utilizes established educational standards and resources to prepare its students for future academic success. Families and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, calendar events, and staff resources through the official district website.

266

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cash Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	12
Black	15
Asian	2
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
222 (83.5%)
Black
15 (5.6%)
Two or More
14 (5.3%)
Hispanic
12 (4.5%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Allegany County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)724-6632
Website:	http://www.acpsmd.org/CA
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
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

Pre-Kindergarten 49

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 43