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VALLEY PK-8

1 GREYHOUND LANE, SMITHERS, WV 25186FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–08Non-Charter
530
Students
Total enrolled
$14,904
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 530 students in grades PK–08 in SMITHERS, West Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,904 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

VALLEY PK-8 is a large elementary in SMITHERS, West Virginia, serving grades PK–08 with 530 students. The district invests $14,904 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm.

Student Body & Demographics at VALLEY PK-8

530
Total Students
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
35
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution271 male · 259 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Student Composition
85%
Asian1%
White85%
Black6%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 540030001596

Academic Outcomes at VALLEY PK-8

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 31th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 25186

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,904Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,904
State avg
$18,656
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,558
Student Support$2,832
Administration$1,788
Operations$2,236
Other$1,490
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,904 spent per student, an estimated $6,602 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
26%
State government
57.2%
Local (property tax)
25.9%
Federal programs
16.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
NEW RIVER PRIMARYFAYETTEVILLE PK-8NEW RIVER INTERMEDIATEMEADOW BRIDGE ELEMENTARY
+2 more
↓
Middle
OAK HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
OAK HILL HIGHMIDLAND TRAIL HIGHMEADOW BRIDGE HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 08
Location—
CountyFayette County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Phone: (304)442-8284
NCES ID: 540030001596
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SMITHERS seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS
High
OAK HILL HIGH
1,164 students · 09–12
● 39 opp
Elem
NEW RIVER PRIMARY
664 students · PK–02
● 39 opp
Mid
OAK HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL
656 students · 06–08
● 39 opp
High
MIDLAND TRAIL HIGH
623 students · 06–12
● 44 opp
Elem
FAYETTEVILLE PK-8
587 students · PK–08
Elem
NEW RIVER INTERMEDIATE
581 students · 03–05
● 39 opp
Elem
MEADOW BRIDGE ELEMENTARY
221 students · PK–06
● 46 opp
Elem
DIVIDE ELEMENTARY
212 students · PK–05
● 44 opp
District School Rankings
Location
1 GREYHOUND LANE, SMITHERS, WV 25186
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.