Valley Elementary School (Closed 2024)

1000 Industrial Drive
Owensboro, KY 42301
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 19 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).

Top Rankings

Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
19 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
#296 out of 1250 schools
(Top 30%)
<50%
38%
<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
11%
11%
White
84%
71%
All Ethnic Groups
16%
0.28
(20-21) âš  COVID-19 impacted
15.8%
36.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Valley Elementary School is ranked #296 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Valley Elementary School?
19 students attend Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Valley Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley Elementary School?
Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Valley Elementary School offer ?
Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Valley Elementary School part of?
Valley Elementary School is part of Daviess County School District.

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