Conotton Valley Elementary

7205 Cumberland Rd SW
Bowerston, OH 44695

(740)269-2000

291 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Conotton Valley Elementary, located in the rural village of Bowerston, Ohio, serves as a central hub for the Conotton Valley Union Local School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-focused educational environment, leveraging its small-town setting to create a supportive atmosphere for students in the pre-kindergarten through elementary grade levels. As part of a smaller district, the school emphasizes personalized attention and strong relationships between staff, students, and local families.

Academically, Conotton Valley Elementary is committed to building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school integrates state-standardized curriculum with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, often utilizing its "Rocket" pride branding to encourage school spirit and student engagement. By focusing on both rigorous academics and character development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the district’s junior high and high school programs.

291

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Conotton Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	286
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Two or More	3

White
286 (98.3%)
Two or More
3 (1.0%)
Hispanic
1 (0.3%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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:	Conotton Valley Union Local
Phone:	(740)269-2000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 53

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 36