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Enrollment
545
Elementary
DISTRICT 399 · STATE 283
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 540030001596
Valley PK-8
1 Greyhound Lane, Smithers, WV 25186 · (304) 442-8284 · Fayette County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL545 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
37 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 63 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 56 | 10% |
| Grade 1 | 53 | 10% |
| Grade 2 | 54 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 54 | 10% |
| Grade 4 | 57 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 62 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 49 | 9% |
| Grade 7 | 52 | 10% |
| Grade 8 | 45 | 8% |
This year's kindergarten class (56) is 24% larger than its 8th grade class (45).
Student demographics
28%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 23% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)Math
13.0%
WV avg 27.8%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), West Virginia's statewide test, about 13 of every 100 students at this school do math at grade level. The West Virginia average is about 28 of 100.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Valley PK-8 ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In West Virginia | In Fayette County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 13.0% | #338 of 350 | #6 of 6 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 545 | #32 of 417 | #3 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.7:1 | #207 of 285 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 28.1% | #83 of 286 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
545
+88 (+19%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
was 12.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 545 | 37 | 14.7:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 527 | 36 | 14.6:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 530 | 35 | 15.1:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 457 | 36 | 12.7:1 | 61% (277) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Valley PK-8.
About Valley PK-8
Valley PK-8 is a large elementary school serving families in Smithers, West Virginia. Students in pre-K through 8 attend the school, which enrolls 545 students. The average among elementary schools in West Virginia is roughly 283 students; this school is 93% larger than that.
Valley PK-8 is run by Fayette County Schools, whose 12 schools enroll 5,694 students.
Valley PK-8's enrollment is 84% White. The school is also 7% multiracial and 7% Black. Valley PK-8's diversity index is 28%, against a US figure of 70%.
The teaching staff at Valley PK-8 is 37 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 14.7:1. The school has more students per teacher than the 12.9:1 average for elementary schools in West Virginia.
Within Fayette County, the median household income is $53,194, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 16% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 14%. In all, Fayette County has 13 public schools and roughly 5,694 students.
Nearby, Pratt Elementary School is about 4.7 miles away. There are 4 more public schools inside ten miles.
Federal data place Valley PK-8 in the Rural: Distant locale, which means it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Valley PK-8's enrollment grew from 457 in 2020-21 to 545 in 2024-25. Federal data show the ratio rising from 12.7:1 to 14.7:1.
Discussion on this page can cover science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Fayette County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
39,519
Census ACS
Median income
$53,194
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
5,694 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Fayette County Schools
- Oak Hill HighHigh · 1,057 students
- Oak Hill Middle SchoolMiddle · 627 students
- Midland Trail HighHigh · 618 students
- New River PrimaryElementary · 605 students
- Fayetteville PK-8Elementary · 548 students
- New River IntermediateElementary · 523 students
Nearby schools
- Pratt Elementary School4.7 mi · 148
- Cedar Grove Elementary School6.9 mi · 159
- Sharon Dawes Elementary School7.8 mi · 148
- East Bank Middle School8.0 mi · 227
- Riverside High School11.1 mi · 1,057
- Midland Trail Elementary School11.3 mi · 158
Frequently asked questions
About Valley PK-8How large is Valley PK-8?
Valley PK-8 enrolls approximately 545 students in grades PK-08.
What age range does Valley PK-8 serve?
Valley PK-8 serves students from grade PK through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Valley PK-8?
Approximately 14.7:1 students per teacher at Valley PK-8.
How diverse is Valley PK-8?
Valley PK-8 reports a student body of 84% White, 1% Hispanic, 7% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Valley PK-8 public or private?
Valley PK-8 is a public K-12 school, overseen by Fayette County Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.