Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Delaware Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delaware Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Delaware Valley Elementary School's student population of 457 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Delaware Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delaware Valley Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1072 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delaware Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Delaware Valley Elementary School is ranked #1072 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Delaware Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Delaware Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bushkill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Delaware Valley Elementary School?
457 students attend Delaware Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Delaware Valley Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delaware Valley Elementary School?
Delaware Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Delaware Valley Elementary School offer ?
Delaware Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Delaware Valley Elementary School part of?
Delaware Valley Elementary School is part of Delaware Valley School District.
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