WEST VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL

WEST VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
5359 SCHOOL ST
WEST VALLEY, NY 14171
186 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
West Valley Central School is a small, rural public school district located in Cattaraugus County, New York. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, the district is characterized by its tight-knit community atmosphere and commitment to providing individualized attention. Because of its smaller student population, the school is able to foster a supportive learning environment where faculty and staff are closely integrated with the families and the local West Valley community.

Academically, the school offers a standard K-12 curriculum with a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education or entering the workforce. The district benefits from its association with the Erie 1 BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services) network, which allows students access to shared resources, specialized vocational training, and extracurricular opportunities that might otherwise be unavailable in a smaller district. The school serves as a central hub for the local area, emphasizing a personalized approach to education that prioritizes student engagement and community involvement.
186
Total Students
30.4
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    179 (96.2%)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.7%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: WEST VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (716)942-3100
Website: http://www.wvalley.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 66
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 5
Kindergarten 14
Grade 1 12
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 9
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 11
Grade 6 13
Grade 7 18
Grade 8 18
Grade 9 9
Grade 10 16
Grade 11 13
Grade 12 16
Gender Ratio