Valley Crossing Elementary

vces.sowashco.org/

734 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Valley Crossing Elementary, located in Woodbury, Minnesota, is a well-regarded public school serving students in the South Washington County School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a collaborative learning environment, focusing on developing the "whole child" through both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to encourage critical thinking and creativity, often utilizing project-based learning strategies that allow students to engage deeply with their community and the world around them.

The school is frequently recognized for its inviting and innovative facility, which was intentionally designed to support flexible grouping and integrated learning experiences. Beyond the classroom, Valley Crossing maintains a strong partnership with families and the local community, promoting an inclusive culture that values diversity and active student participation. With a dedicated staff and a supportive parent-teacher organization, the school strives to provide a nurturing foundation that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

734

Total Students

41.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Crossing Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	399
Hispanic	47
Black	64
Asian	150
Two or More	73
American Indian	1

White
399 (54.4%)
Asian
150 (20.4%)
Two or More
73 (9.9%)
Black
64 (8.7%)
Hispanic
47 (6.4%)
American Indian
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:	South Washington County Schools
Phone:	(651)425-7501
Website:	http://vces.sowashco.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	734
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 89

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 145

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 147