Valley Elementary School

Summary:

Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, serving 622 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Bensalem Township School District, which is ranked 443 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Valley Elementary School faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on PSSA tests is generally below the state and district averages across all grades and subjects, particularly in Math and English Language Arts. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Math (30.8%) and English Language Arts (47.6%) are significantly lower than the state averages (40.4% and 53%, respectively). However, the school performs relatively better in Science, with a 76.5% proficiency rate in 4th grade, which is higher than the state average of 77.1%.

Compared to nearby schools within the Bensalem Township School District, such as Benjamin Rush Elementary and Russell C Struble Elementary, Valley Elementary School also underperforms. Schools in the neighboring Neshaminy School District, such as Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary, Buck Elementary, and Schweitzer Elementary, consistently outperform Valley Elementary School and the Bensalem Township School District as a whole in academic achievement.


Detail:

Public K-6

 3100 Donallen Dr
       Bensalem, PA  19020-1838


(215) 750-2800

District: Bensalem Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1021st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,800 Help


Students who attend Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cecelia Snyder Middle School
High:    Bensalem Township High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  599

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.3%
Hispanic:
14.2%
Asian:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Valley Elementary School ranks worse than 66.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Bensalem Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Valley Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Bensalem Township School District. Racial makeup is: White (65.3%), Hispanic (14.2%), Asian (10.5%). (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 Bensalem Township School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley Elementary School is 14.2. 4 elementary schools in the Bensalem Township School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley Elementary School is $18,800, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Bensalem Township School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Valley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Elementary School 1021st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Valley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Bensalem Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bensalem Township School District 443rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Valley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 53.70 695th 1302 46.6%
2004 69.57 444th 1308 66.1%
2005 69.44 427th 1299 67.1%
2006 70.11 475th 1545 69.3%
2007 74.30 386th 1555 75.2%
2008 67.75 547th 1551 64.7%
2009 62.62 681st 1549 56.0%
2010 62.58 698th 1579 55.8%
2011 59.21 805th 1597 49.6%
2012 55.08 946th 1599 40.8%
2013 57.41 835th 1519 45.0%
2014 58.77 769th 1467 47.6%
2015 62.90 640th 1474 56.6%
2016 55.98 842nd 1554 45.8%
2017 50.29 925th 1547 40.2%
2018 38.09 1081st 1530 29.3%
2019 37.53 1088th 1544 29.5%
2021 17.96 1167th 1433 18.6%
2022 27.95 1135th 1534 26.0%
2023 35.68 1073rd 1534 30.1%
2024 38.76 1021st 1526 33.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.75 977th 1414 30.9%
2024 40.00 945th 1432 34.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.61 859th 1488 42.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.95 648th 1043 37.9%
2024 36.63 684th 1084 36.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.55 1098th 1495 26.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.93 264th 432 38.9%
2024 43.13 253rd 454 44.3%
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Rank History for White students at Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.15 1091st 1236 11.7%
2024 20.92 1057th 1229 14.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for 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 586 19 27 5 1 n/a n/a 0 638
1989 560 23 25 3 1 n/a n/a 0 612
1990 561 26 29 4 2 n/a n/a 0 622
1991 559 24 20 4 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1992 638 52 20 8 1 n/a n/a 0 719
1993 647 46 21 17 0 n/a n/a 0 731
1994 611 52 29 15 4 n/a n/a 0 711
1995 562 66 31 11 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1996 562 66 31 11 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1997 530 61 34 14 0 n/a n/a 0 639
1998 481 49 29 14 1 n/a n/a 0 574
1999 445 41 32 14 6 n/a n/a 0 538
2000 415 36 27 11 3 n/a n/a 0 492
2001 393 28 21 17 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2002 305 20 17 20 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2003 305 20 17 20 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2004 289 17 24 15 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2005 341 29 31 18 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2006 365 17 27 15 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2007 362 16 27 13 2 n/a n/a 0 420
2008 369 20 28 19 2 n/a n/a 0 438
2009 490 33 44 25 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2010 528 36 48 29 1 n/a n/a 0 642
2011 529 31 56 42 4 0 0 0 662
2012 525 32 57 48 4 0 1 0 667
2013 549 34 53 58 2 0 5 0 701
2014 546 51 63 65 1 0 14 0 740
2015 522 37 52 72 1 0 17 0 701
2016 410 27 39 63 0 0 17 0 556
2017 519 31 46 99 0 0 34 0 729
2018 480 30 48 114 1 0 43 0 716
2019 455 31 49 122 2 0 42 0 701
2020 452 32 52 115 1 0 29 0 681
2021 447 29 49 97 1 0 24 0 647
2022 425 43 64 92 1 0 30 0 655
2023 399 38 64 94 1 0 26 0 622
2024 391 34 63 85 0 0 26 0 599

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 Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 638 38.0 16.7 n/a
1989 612 34.0 18.0 n/a
1990 622 34.0 18.2 0
1991 607 32.0 18.9 n/a
1992 719 36.0 19.9 n/a
1993 731 34.0 21.5 n/a
1994 711 32.0 22.2 n/a
1995 670 32.0 20.9 n/a
1996 670 32.0 20.9 n/a
1997 639 33.0 19.4 n/a
1998 574 30.0 19.1 n/a
1999 538 32.0 16.8 n/a
2000 492 31.0 15.9 10.4
2001 459 30.0 15.3 11.5
2002 362 24.7 14.7 11.6
2003 362 24.7 14.7 11.6
2004 345 22.8 15.1 16.5
2005 419 25.4 16.5 10
2006 424 25.3 16.8 17.2
2007 420 24.9 16.9 17.4
2008 438 25.0 17.5 21.2
2009 592 33.8 17.5 22.5
2010 642 35.8 17.9 25.5
2011 662 35.6 18.5 27.5
2012 667 35.1 18.9 32.8
2013 701 39.6 17.6 33.8
2014 740 n/a n/a 38.1
2015 701 37.0 18.9 38.1
2016 556 41.0 13.5 35.4
2017 729 42.5 17.1 36.8
2018 716 39.5 18.1 30.7
2019 701 39.8 17.5 36.4
2020 681 38.4 17.7 46
2021 647 42.6 15.1 45.9
2022 655 41.6 15.7 46.7
2023 622 37.6 16.5 51.6
2024 599 42.1 14.2 100

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 Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 638 38.0 16.7 n/a
1989 612 34.0 18.0 n/a
1990 622 34.0 18.2 0
1991 607 32.0 18.9 n/a
1992 719 36.0 19.9 n/a
1993 731 34.0 21.5 n/a
1994 711 32.0 22.2 n/a
1995 670 32.0 20.9 n/a
1996 670 32.0 20.9 n/a
1997 639 33.0 19.4 n/a
1998 574 30.0 19.1 n/a
1999 538 32.0 16.8 n/a
2000 492 31.0 15.9 10.4
2001 459 30.0 15.3 11.5
2002 362 24.7 14.7 11.6
2003 362 24.7 14.7 11.6
2004 345 22.8 15.1 16.5
2005 419 25.4 16.5 10
2006 424 25.3 16.8 17.2
2007 420 24.9 16.9 17.4
2008 438 25.0 17.5 21.2
2009 592 33.8 17.5 22.5
2010 642 35.8 17.9 25.5
2011 662 35.6 18.5 27.5
2012 667 35.1 18.9 32.8
2013 701 39.6 17.6 33.8
2014 740 n/a n/a 38.1
2015 701 37.0 18.9 38.1
2016 556 41.0 13.5 35.4
2017 729 42.5 17.1 36.8
2018 716 39.5 18.1 30.7
2019 701 39.8 17.5 36.4
2020 681 38.4 17.7 46
2021 647 42.6 15.1 45.9
2022 655 41.6 15.7 46.7
2023 622 37.6 16.5 51.6
2024 599 42.1 14.2 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Valley Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $80 (0.5%) $15,121 (99.5%) $15,201
2020 $168 (0.7%) $22,743 (99.3%) $22,911
2021 $161 (1.0%) $16,484 (99.0%) $16,646
2022 $1,135 (6.0%) $17,665 (94.0%) $18,800

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1088th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1073rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Valley Elementary School)37.744.4
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Valley Elementary School)49.549.3
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Valley Elementary School)37.238.5
 1.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Valley Elementary School)78.974.4
 4.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Elementary School)62.846.9
 15.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Valley Elementary School)28.330
 1.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Elementary School)48.241
 7.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Valley Elementary School)27.614.6
 13%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Elementary School)62.136.1
 26%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Valley Elementary School)32.731.5
 1.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Valley Elementary School)78.974.4
 4.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Valley Elementary School)55.243.1
 12.1%
   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 Students701622
 11.3%
African American3138
 22.6%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian4964
 30.6%
Hispanic12294
 23%
Pacific Islander00
White455399
 12.3%
Two or More Races4226
 38.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.4%51.6%
 15.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Elementary School

Valley Elementary School ranks 1021st of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Valley Elementary School are 65% White, 14% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 599 students attended Valley Elementary School.

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

Middle : Cecelia Snyder Middle School
High : Bensalem Township High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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