Pleasant Valley Elementary School

1858 Valley School Rd
Pleasant Valley, WV 26554

179 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Pleasant Valley Elementary School, located at 1858 Valley School Road in Fairmont, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Marion County School District. Situated in a suburban area of Fairmont, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. As part of the local public school system, it plays a vital role in preparing children in the surrounding neighborhoods for their transition into middle school.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered learning and the implementation of state-mandated curriculum standards. Beyond academics, Pleasant Valley Elementary typically emphasizes a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, parents, and the broader Fairmont community. By providing various extracurricular opportunities and maintaining a focus on student well-being, the school strives to create a safe and nurturing space where children can build the necessary foundational skills to succeed in their future academic endeavors.

179

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Two or More	5

White
172 (96.1%)
Two or More
5 (2.8%)
Hispanic
1 (0.6%)
Black
1 (0.6%)

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:	Marion County Schools
Phone:	(304)367-2148
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
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 1

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 28

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	33
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	34
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	28

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	92	51.4%
Male	87	48.6%

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th