Valley View Elementary

800 49TH AVE NE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421

www.colheights.k12.mn.us/

568 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Valley View Elementary is a public school located in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, serving as part of the Columbia Heights Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for success in higher grades while encouraging them to become engaged members of their community.

The school prides itself on its strong sense of community and dedication to student success. With a focus on providing equitable opportunities, Valley View implements various programs and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the broader Columbia Heights area, the school works to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to thrive, explore their interests, and reach their full potential.

568

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley View Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	377
Black	72
Asian	12
Two or More	29

Hispanic
377 (66.4%)
White
78 (13.7%)
Black
72 (12.7%)
Two or More
29 (5.1%)
Asian
12 (2.1%)

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:	Columbia Heights Public School Dist
Phone:	(763)528-4205
Website:	http://www.colheights.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	568
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	349
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	101

* 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 54

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 90