Saltsburg Elementary School

Summary:

Saltsburg Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the River Valley School District, with 291 students. Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, the school consistently outperforms the district and the state of Pennsylvania in academic performance, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Saltsburg Elementary School stands out for its strong academic results, with 67.6% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 45.6% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.4 to 13.3 over the past few years, and has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $0 in 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 to $30,727 in 2021-2022. When compared to the nearby Blairsville Elementary School, also part of the River Valley School District, Saltsburg Elementary outperforms in most academic areas.

While Saltsburg Elementary School performs well compared to the district and state, it still lags behind some higher-performing schools in the region, such as the Franklin Regional Intermediate School, which had 71.6% proficiency in PSSA Math. However, Saltsburg Elementary's consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger is a notable accomplishment, especially given the school's high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, suggesting effective strategies for supporting these learners.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 199 Trojan Lane
       Saltsburg, PA  15681


(724) 639-3556

District: River Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
375th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $30,727 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  295

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.8%
Two or more races:
5.1%
Hispanic:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Saltsburg Elementary School ranks better than 75.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.8%), two or more races (5.1%), Hispanic (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saltsburg Elementary School is 12.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saltsburg Elementary School is $30,727.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Saltsburg Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Saltsburg Elementary School 375th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Saltsburg Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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River Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks River Valley School District 281st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Saltsburg Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Saltsburg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 45.17 824th 1302 36.7%
2004 66.03 511th 1308 60.9%
2005 62.45 571st 1299 56.0%
2006 65.06 588th 1545 61.9%
2007 69.20 501st 1555 67.8%
2008 57.35 812th 1551 47.6%
2009 56.91 832nd 1549 46.3%
2010 51.07 986th 1579 37.6%
2011 51.80 990th 1597 38.0%
2012 67.44 619th 1599 61.3%
2013 60.74 745th 1519 51.0%
2014 52.16 894th 1467 39.1%
2015 68.12 525th 1474 64.4%
2016 73.00 430th 1554 72.3%
2017 67.58 561st 1547 63.7%
2018 82.35 230th 1530 85.0%
2019 78.92 305th 1544 80.2%
2021 74.26 376th 1433 73.8%
2022 82.57 241st 1534 84.3%
2023 84.33 208th 1534 86.4%
2024 75.86 375th 1526 75.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Saltsburg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.29 8th 1414 99.4%
2024 88.42 74th 1432 94.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Saltsburg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.80 283rd 1488 81.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Saltsburg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.63 435th 1495 70.9%
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Rank History for White students at Saltsburg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.03 233rd 1236 81.1%
2024 61.70 474th 1229 61.4%
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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 Saltsburg Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 562 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1989 537 1 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 541
1990 543 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 546
1991 545 3 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 551
1992 613 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 614
1993 606 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1994 588 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 589
1995 574 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1996 574 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1997 590 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1998 583 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1999 538 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2000 482 2 0 48 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2001 510 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2002 401 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2003 401 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2004 469 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2005 453 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2006 414 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2007 401 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2008 365 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 3 374
2009 362 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2010 354 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2011 340 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 343
2012 281 3 0 5 0 0 2 0 291
2013 270 2 0 2 0 0 3 0 277
2014 270 0 1 3 0 0 8 0 282
2015 258 0 0 4 0 0 10 0 272
2016 258 2 0 5 0 0 7 0 272
2017 246 2 1 6 0 0 7 0 262
2018 252 4 1 5 0 0 5 0 267
2019 252 4 1 5 0 0 4 0 266
2020 247 1 0 4 0 0 4 0 256
2021 211 1 0 3 0 0 4 0 219
2022 232 2 0 4 0 0 8 0 246
2023 273 1 0 6 0 1 10 0 291
2024 268 2 0 10 0 0 15 0 295

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 Saltsburg Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 565 29.0 19.4 n/a
1989 541 30.5 17.7 n/a
1990 546 30.5 17.9 0
1991 551 32.0 17.2 n/a
1992 614 33.0 18.6 n/a
1993 611 26.5 23.1 n/a
1994 589 28.5 20.7 n/a
1995 574 29.0 19.8 n/a
1996 574 29.0 19.8 n/a
1997 590 29.0 20.3 n/a
1998 586 31.0 18.9 n/a
1999 541 32.0 16.9 n/a
2000 532 28.0 19.0 41.9
2001 512 28.0 18.3 38.7
2002 406 27.0 15.0 44.8
2003 406 27.0 15.0 44.8
2004 474 27.3 17.4 36.5
2005 454 27.8 16.3 40.1
2006 415 27.3 15.2 45.3
2007 406 26.3 15.4 44.1
2008 374 27.4 13.6 48.2
2009 366 24.9 14.7 47
2010 356 26.5 13.4 49.4
2011 343 26.4 12.9 49.9
2012 291 23.4 12.4 47.1
2013 277 22.4 12.3 37.5
2014 282 20.9 13.4 42.6
2015 272 20.0 13.6 45.2
2016 272 20.0 13.6 47.8
2017 262 21.4 12.2 50
2018 267 22.4 11.9 49.8
2019 266 24.4 10.9 53
2020 256 22.6 11.3 48.8
2021 219 23.1 9.4 47.5
2022 246 21.7 11.3 44.7
2023 291 21.8 13.3 100
2024 295 23.4 12.5 100

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 Saltsburg Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 565 29.0 19.4 n/a
1989 541 30.5 17.7 n/a
1990 546 30.5 17.9 0
1991 551 32.0 17.2 n/a
1992 614 33.0 18.6 n/a
1993 611 26.5 23.1 n/a
1994 589 28.5 20.7 n/a
1995 574 29.0 19.8 n/a
1996 574 29.0 19.8 n/a
1997 590 29.0 20.3 n/a
1998 586 31.0 18.9 n/a
1999 541 32.0 16.9 n/a
2000 532 28.0 19.0 41.9
2001 512 28.0 18.3 38.7
2002 406 27.0 15.0 44.8
2003 406 27.0 15.0 44.8
2004 474 27.3 17.4 36.5
2005 454 27.8 16.3 40.1
2006 415 27.3 15.2 45.3
2007 406 26.3 15.4 44.1
2008 374 27.4 13.6 48.2
2009 366 24.9 14.7 47
2010 356 26.5 13.4 49.4
2011 343 26.4 12.9 49.9
2012 291 23.4 12.4 47.1
2013 277 22.4 12.3 37.5
2014 282 20.9 13.4 42.6
2015 272 20.0 13.6 45.2
2016 272 20.0 13.6 47.8
2017 262 21.4 12.2 50
2018 267 22.4 11.9 49.8
2019 266 24.4 10.9 53
2020 256 22.6 11.3 48.8
2021 219 23.1 9.4 47.5
2022 246 21.7 11.3 44.7
2023 291 21.8 13.3 100
2024 295 23.4 12.5 100

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 Saltsburg Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2020 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2021 $1,659 (5.9%) $26,485 (94.1%) $28,144
2022 $3,172 (10.3%) $27,555 (89.7%) $30,726

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Saltsburg Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 305th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 208th of 1534 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Saltsburg Elementary School)73.277
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Saltsburg Elementary School)82.569.2
 13.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Saltsburg Elementary School)88.569
 19.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Saltsburg Elementary School)97.290.5
 6.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Saltsburg Elementary School)82.971.4
 11.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Saltsburg Elementary School)65.776.3
 10.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Saltsburg Elementary School)5071.1
 21.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Saltsburg Elementary School)75.673.5
 2.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Saltsburg Elementary School)97.290.5
 6.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Saltsburg Elementary School)72.470.8
 1.6%
   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 Students266291
 9.4%
African American41
 75%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic56
 20%
Pacific Islander01
White252273
 8.3%
Two or More Races410
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53%100%
 47%


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Saltsburg Elementary School ranks 375th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Saltsburg Elementary School are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 295 students attended Saltsburg Elementary 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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