Shannock Valley Elementary School

210 Cowanshannock Avenue
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Shannock Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Shannock Valley Elementary School's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Shannock 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 Shannock Valley Elementary School is 0.00, 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)
#980 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Shannock Valley Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shannock 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.
59%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shannock 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.
75-79%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Shannock 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%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
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14%
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White
100%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Shannock Valley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Shannock Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shannock Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shannock Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shannock Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Shannock Valley Elementary School is ranked #980 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Shannock Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Shannock Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dayton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Shannock Valley Elementary School?
336 students attend Shannock Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Shannock Valley Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shannock Valley Elementary School?
Shannock Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shannock Valley Elementary School offer ?
Shannock Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shannock Valley Elementary School part of?
Shannock Valley Elementary School is part of Armstrong School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Top 50%
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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