Elk Valley Elementary School

2556 Maple Ave
Lake City, PA 16423
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Elk Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Elk Valley Elementary School's student population of 573 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
573 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Elk 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 Elk Valley Elementary School is 0.11, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#863 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
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64%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elk Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elk Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Elk Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
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14%
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Black
1%
14%
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White
94%
62%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.11
This chart displays the diversity score of Elk Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elk Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elk Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Elk Valley Elementary School is ranked #863 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Elk Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Elk Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Elk Valley Elementary School?
573 students attend Elk Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Elk Valley Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elk Valley Elementary School?
Elk Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elk Valley Elementary School offer ?
Elk Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Elk Valley Elementary School part of?
Elk Valley Elementary School is part of Girard School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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