VALLEY PARK ELEM.

343 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Valley Park Elementary, located at 1 Main Street in Valley Park, Missouri, serves as a foundational component of the Valley Park School District. The school provides a focused learning environment for elementary-aged students, emphasizing a curriculum designed to foster academic growth, social-emotional development, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. As part of a smaller school district, the elementary school is known for a tight-knit community atmosphere that prioritizes personalized attention and strong partnerships between educators, students, and local families.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Valley Park Elementary integrates various student support services and extracurricular opportunities intended to enrich the student experience. The school reflects the district's commitment to preparing children for success in higher grade levels through a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational resources. For those seeking specific information regarding current school calendars, registration procedures, or faculty contact details, the district’s official website at [vp.k12.mo.us](http://vp.k12.mo.us) serves as the primary hub for administrative information and community announcements.

343

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VALLEY PARK ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	31
Black	30
Asian	13
Two or More	25

White
244 (71.1%)
Hispanic
31 (9.0%)
Black
30 (8.7%)
Two or More
25 (7.3%)
Asian
13 (3.8%)

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:	VALLEY PARK
Phone:	(636)923-3500
Website:	http://vpschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 44

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VALLEY PARK ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VALLEY PARK ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	174	50.7%
Male	169	49.3%

Elementary School K - 5th