School overview
At a glance
Reported students
353
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.8:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
188
Valley Grande Elementary School: 353 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
20.8:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Valley Grande Elementary School
Valley Grande Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Valley Grande. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Dallas County. NCES reports 353 students for 2024–25.
Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.8:1, above the Alabama median of 16.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (58.6%) and White (29.2%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Valley Grande Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 20.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 17 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 0.5 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.2%
- Hispanic3.4%
- Black58.6%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Dallas County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Brantley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
204 reported students
Salem Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
155 reported students
Southside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
147 reported students
Dallas County High School
High · Grades 09–12
334 reported students
Southside High School
High · Grades 09–12
285 reported students
Keith MiddleHigh School
High · Grades 06–12
188 reported students