Valley Elementary

Bath County Public Schools
98 Panther Drive
Hot Springs, VA 24445
184 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 7th
School Overview
Valley Elementary School, located on Panther Drive in Hot Springs, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bath County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the region, focusing on core academic development, social growth, and community engagement. As part of a small, rural school division, the institution emphasizes a personalized approach to education, aiming to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for parents and the community to stay informed about academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district-wide policies. By maintaining a connection with the broader Bath County school system, Valley Elementary ensures that its curriculum aligns with state standards while preserving the close-knit, supportive atmosphere characteristic of a small-town elementary school. Through its commitment to its students, the school strives to instill a sense of pride and academic excellence within the local community.
184
Total Students
8.8
Full-Time Teachers
21.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    147 (79.9%)
  • Two or More
    18 (9.8%)
  • Black
    12 (6.5%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (3.8%)
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: Bath County Public Schools
Phone: (540)839-5395
Website: http://www.bath.k12.va.us/ves
Grade Range: Pre-K - 7th
Total Students: 184
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 185
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 17
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 28
Grade 2 15
Grade 3 16
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 25
Grade 6 22
Grade 7 19
Gender Ratio