Salisbury-Elk Lick School District

196 Smith Avenue
Salisbury, PA 15558
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Salisbury-Elk Lick School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 244 students in Salisbury-Elk Lick School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Salisbury-Elk Lick School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
244 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

District Rank

Salisbury-Elk Lick School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#394 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Salisbury-Elk Lick   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Salisbury-Elk Lick   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Salisbury-Elk Lick   School District 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.
50-59%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Salisbury-Elk Lick   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Salisbury-Elk Lick   School District and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
14%
# Black Students
1 Student
239,621 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
235 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
96%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
19
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
14
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
16
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
20
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
20
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
23
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
21
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
15
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
16
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,008 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,828 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Salisbury-Elk Lick   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart displays total spending of Salisbury-Elk Lick   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$25,008
$23,649
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Salisbury-Elk Lick   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$24,828
$23,073
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Salisbury-Elk Lick   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Salisbury-Elk Lick School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
196 Smith Ave
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-2733
Grades: K-6
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Smith Ave
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-2741
Grades: 7-12
| 117 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Salisbury-Elk Lick School District?
Salisbury-Elk Lick School District manages 2 public schools serving 244 students.
What is the rank of Salisbury-Elk Lick School District?
Salisbury-Elk Lick School District is ranked #369 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salisbury-Elk Lick School District?
96% of Salisbury-Elk Lick School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salisbury-Elk Lick School District?
Salisbury-Elk Lick School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Salisbury-Elk Lick School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,828 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 244 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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