Valley Grove El Sch

www.vgsd.org

448 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Valley Grove Elementary School is a public institution located in Franklin, Pennsylvania, serving as a primary educational facility for the local community within the Venango County area. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the challenges of middle school and beyond while maintaining a focus on community engagement and student success.

The school’s website serves as a vital resource for families, providing information on academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. As a key component of the local school district, Valley Grove Elementary prioritizes consistent communication between educators and parents to ensure a supportive learning environment. Whether through classroom instruction or school-wide initiatives, the institution strives to instill a sense of pride and curiosity in its students as they begin their educational journey in the Franklin area.

448

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Grove El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	409
Hispanic	8
Black	3
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
409 (91.3%)
Two or More
27 (6.0%)
Hispanic
8 (1.8%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Valley Grove SD
Phone:	(814)432-3861
Website:	http://www.vgsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 32

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 60