Valley Grande Elementary School

Valley Grande Elementary School is a regular public school located in the rural community of Valley Grande, Alabama, in Dallas County. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade and has a total enrollment of 372 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 19.6:1, Valley Grande Elementary provides a relatively close-knit learning environment, though there is room for improvement in terms of teacher support.

The school boasts 19 full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to the students' education. Academically, Valley Grande Elementary School is ranked 25th percentile in the state of Alabama, with a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. Students perform at 37% proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, and 12% proficiency or above in Math.

These scores suggest that there is significant room for academic growth and development. The school's setting, nestled in a rural area, provides a peaceful and close-knit community atmosphere where students can form strong bonds with their peers and teachers. Valley Grande Elementary School is situated in a neighborhood where the median household income is $41,528, and the median home value is $108,400.

Approximately 20% of the population in the ZIP code has a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is 20.8%. The school is an integral part of this rural community, fostering a supportive environment for its students.

Located in a rural area, Valley Grande Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.