Valley View School

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312 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Valley View School is a public elementary school located in Great Falls, Montana, serving students in the Great Falls Public Schools district. Situated in a residential area of the city, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic environment for children in the surrounding community. It emphasizes core curriculum subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while striving to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages both personal and academic growth for its diverse student population.

Beyond its focus on academics, Valley View School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the development of essential life skills. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and family-oriented events throughout the year, aiming to bridge the connection between home and classroom. As a vital component of the Great Falls educational landscape, Valley View is committed to preparing its students for success as they transition into the middle school level.

312

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley View School
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	27
Two or More	48
American Indian	13

White
224 (71.8%)
Two or More
48 (15.4%)
Hispanic
27 (8.7%)
American Indian
13 (4.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Great Falls Elem
Phone:	(406)268-7145
Website:	http://valleyviewgfps.weebly.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
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

Pre-Kindergarten 3

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Valley View School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	3
Kindergarten	38
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	43
Grade 6	47

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Valley View School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	151	48.4%
Male	161	51.6%

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th