Shannock Valley Elementary School

Summary:

Shannock Valley Elementary School is a public K-6 school in Rural Valley, PA, serving a student population of 336 that is predominantly White. Despite having 100% of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, the school consistently outperforms the Armstrong School District and the state of Pennsylvania in standardized test scores, ranking in the top third of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Shannock Valley Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with 56.7% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 43.4% for the district and 39.3% for the state. In PSSA English Language Arts, the school had 63% of students proficient or better, surpassing the district's 54.8% and the state's 53.8%. This suggests the school is effectively supporting and meeting the needs of its disadvantaged student population. In contrast, the nearby schools, such as Eisenhower Elementary School and Horace Mann Elementary School, have more diverse student populations, ranging from 93.98% to 95.52% White students.

Shannock Valley Elementary's consistent ranking and 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, even as the state's overall rankings have fluctuated, is a testament to the quality of education it provides. The school's exceptional performance, particularly in Math and Science, when compared to other schools in the Armstrong School District and surrounding districts, suggests the school may have effective teaching practices or resources that could be shared with other schools in the region.


Detail:

Public K-6

 210 Cowanshannock Avenue
       Rural Valley, PA  16249


(724) 783-6991

District: Armstrong School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
492nd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,358 Help


Students who attend Shannock Valley Elementary School usually attend:

High:    West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  336

Racial breakdown:

White:
99.7%
African American:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shannock Valley Elementary School ranks better than 67.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Armstrong School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (99.7%), African American (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Armstrong School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shannock Valley Elementary School is 12.4. 3 elementary schools in the Armstrong School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shannock Valley Elementary School is $19,358. 2 elementary schools in the Armstrong School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Shannock Valley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shannock Valley Elementary School 492nd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Shannock Valley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Armstrong School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Armstrong School District 181st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shannock Valley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Shannock Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 39.07 902nd 1302 30.7%
2004 39.10 917th 1308 29.9%
2005 67.48 470th 1299 63.8%
2006 53.65 867th 1545 43.9%
2007 49.85 962nd 1555 38.1%
2008 69.28 497th 1551 68.0%
2009 65.59 605th 1549 60.9%
2010 57.27 849th 1579 46.2%
2011 69.91 508th 1597 68.2%
2012 70.51 532nd 1599 66.7%
2013 69.51 519th 1519 65.8%
2014 74.28 385th 1467 73.8%
2015 73.67 394th 1474 73.3%
2016 71.56 470th 1554 69.8%
2017 76.13 362nd 1547 76.6%
2018 70.70 487th 1530 68.2%
2019 67.71 554th 1544 64.1%
2021 61.81 593rd 1433 58.6%
2022 72.65 441st 1534 71.3%
2023 69.99 492nd 1534 67.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shannock Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.49 110th 1414 92.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Shannock Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.92 315th 1043 69.8%
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Rank History for White students at Shannock Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.55 580th 1236 53.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Shannock Valley Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Shannock Valley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 501 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1989 493 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1990 482 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1991 488 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1992 469 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1993 466 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1994 463 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 465
1995 473 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1996 473 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1997 477 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1998 485 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1999 496 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2000 499 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2001 498 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2002 475 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2003 475 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2004 460 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2005 441 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2006 419 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2007 406 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 409
2008 384 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 388
2009 364 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 367
2010 367 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2011 360 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 361
2012 365 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 365
2013 347 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 348
2014 338 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 343
2015 333 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 336
2016 343 3 0 2 0 0 1 0 349
2017 355 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 357
2018 373 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 376
2019 347 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 349
2020 345 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 347
2021 329 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 331
2022 340 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 340
2023 335 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 336

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shannock Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 502 28.2 17.8 n/a
1989 493 28.6 17.2 n/a
1990 483 29.4 16.4 0
1991 488 29.1 16.7 n/a
1992 470 27.6 17.0 n/a
1993 468 24.0 19.5 n/a
1994 465 26.5 17.5 n/a
1995 473 25.5 18.5 n/a
1996 473 25.5 18.5 n/a
1997 478 24.5 19.5 n/a
1998 486 29.0 16.8 n/a
1999 496 26.5 18.7 n/a
2000 500 29.0 17.2 47.6
2001 499 28.0 17.8 52.9
2002 476 26.9 17.7 45.8
2003 476 26.9 17.7 45.8
2004 460 28.5 16.1 52.8
2005 443 28.6 15.5 49.2
2006 421 27.8 15.1 45.4
2007 409 26.2 15.6 39.9
2008 388 27.5 14.1 43.3
2009 367 26.3 13.9 40.1
2010 368 25.2 14.6 40.8
2011 361 24.1 14.9 42.9
2012 365 23.7 15.3 41.4
2013 348 24.0 14.4 45.7
2014 343 23.1 14.8 48.4
2015 336 24.0 14.0 48.2
2016 349 24.0 14.5 53.3
2017 357 25.7 13.8 99.4
2018 376 27.7 13.5 99.7
2019 349 29.0 12.0 99.7
2020 347 29.1 11.9 100
2021 331 28.7 11.4 99.1
2022 340 27.0 12.5 99.1
2023 336 27.0 12.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shannock Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 502 28.2 17.8 n/a
1989 493 28.6 17.2 n/a
1990 483 29.4 16.4 0
1991 488 29.1 16.7 n/a
1992 470 27.6 17.0 n/a
1993 468 24.0 19.5 n/a
1994 465 26.5 17.5 n/a
1995 473 25.5 18.5 n/a
1996 473 25.5 18.5 n/a
1997 478 24.5 19.5 n/a
1998 486 29.0 16.8 n/a
1999 496 26.5 18.7 n/a
2000 500 29.0 17.2 47.6
2001 499 28.0 17.8 52.9
2002 476 26.9 17.7 45.8
2003 476 26.9 17.7 45.8
2004 460 28.5 16.1 52.8
2005 443 28.6 15.5 49.2
2006 421 27.8 15.1 45.4
2007 409 26.2 15.6 39.9
2008 388 27.5 14.1 43.3
2009 367 26.3 13.9 40.1
2010 368 25.2 14.6 40.8
2011 361 24.1 14.9 42.9
2012 365 23.7 15.3 41.4
2013 348 24.0 14.4 45.7
2014 343 23.1 14.8 48.4
2015 336 24.0 14.0 48.2
2016 349 24.0 14.5 53.3
2017 357 25.7 13.8 99.4
2018 376 27.7 13.5 99.7
2019 349 29.0 12.0 99.7
2020 347 29.1 11.9 100
2021 331 28.7 11.4 99.1
2022 340 27.0 12.5 99.1
2023 336 27.0 12.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Shannock Valley Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,341 (7.6%) $16,396 (92.4%) $17,737
2020 $1,243 (7.0%) $16,585 (93.0%) $17,828
2021 $3,074 (16.2%) $15,951 (83.8%) $19,025
2022 $3,626 (18.7%) $15,732 (81.3%) $19,358

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shannock Valley Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 554th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 492nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Shannock Valley Elementary School)67.983.7
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shannock Valley Elementary School)6678.3
 12.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Shannock Valley Elementary School)52.851.1
 1.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Shannock Valley Elementary School)91.783.7
 8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shannock Valley Elementary School)66.755.1
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Shannock Valley Elementary School)51.242.1
 9.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Shannock Valley Elementary School)58.752.6
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Shannock Valley Elementary School)58.258.7
 0.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Shannock Valley Elementary School)77.371.7
 5.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Shannock Valley Elementary School)58.256.7
 1.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Shannock Valley Elementary School)91.783.7
 8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Shannock Valley Elementary School)6763
 4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students349336
 3.7%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White347335
 3.5%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.7%100%
 0.3%


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Students who attend Shannock Valley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School

Shannock Valley Elementary School ranks 492nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 336 students attended Shannock Valley Elementary School.

Students at Shannock Valley Elementary School are 100% White.


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