Garnet Valley Elementary School

Summary:

Garnet Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 735 students. The school is part of the Garnet Valley School District, which is ranked 27th out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Garnet Valley Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 169 and 29 over the past 10 years. The school's PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores are significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates of 72% in Math, 92.5% in Science, and 77.3% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%, respectively. The school also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, with high rankings in the state for Asian, Hispanic, Multi-racial, and Disabled students.

Compared to nearby schools, Bethel Springs Elementary School, which is also part of the Garnet Valley School District, and other schools in the surrounding districts, Garnet Valley Elementary School has significantly higher academic performance. The school's free and reduced-price lunch rates (around 11-12%) are also lower than the nearby Concord Elementary School (11.15%) and significantly lower than the schools in the Chichester School District (99.22% at Linwood Elementary and 100% at Hilltop Elementary).


Detail:

Public 3-5

 599 Smithbridge Rd
       Glen Mills, PA  19342-1569


(610) 579-4150

District: Garnet Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
169th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,713 Help


Students who attend Garnet Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Garnet Valley Middle School
High:    Garnet Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  735

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.1%
Asian:
22.3%
Hispanic:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Garnet Valley Elementary School ranks better than 88.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Garnet Valley Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Garnet Valley School District. Racial makeup is: White (67.1%), Asian (22.3%), Hispanic (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Garnet Valley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garnet Valley Elementary School is 11.1. 1 elementary schools in the Garnet Valley School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garnet Valley Elementary School is $21,713, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Garnet Valley School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Garnet Valley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Garnet Valley Elementary School 169th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Garnet Valley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Garnet Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Garnet Valley School District 27th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Garnet Valley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Garnet Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.02 145th 1302 88.9%
2004 81.69 217th 1308 83.4%
2005 87.71 30th 1299 97.7%
2006 86.83 48th 1545 96.9%
2007 85.91 74th 1555 95.2%
2008 86.31 56th 1551 96.4%
2009 85.53 57th 1549 96.3%
2010 86.64 37th 1579 97.7%
2011 86.39 39th 1597 97.6%
2012 86.70 30th 1599 98.1%
2013 86.45 43rd 1519 97.2%
2014 87.76 29th 1467 98.0%
2015 88.73 77th 1474 94.8%
2016 86.50 125th 1554 92.0%
2017 86.98 123rd 1547 92.0%
2018 87.21 117th 1530 92.4%
2019 88.22 108th 1544 93.0%
2021 75.34 348th 1433 75.7%
2022 83.74 226th 1534 85.3%
2023 84.87 193rd 1534 87.4%
2024 86.02 169th 1526 88.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Garnet Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 91.59 8th 128 93.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Garnet Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.94 314th 1414 77.8%
2024 73.34 330th 1432 77.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Garnet Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.21 134th 1488 91.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Garnet Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.65 48th 1043 95.4%
2024 88.45 84th 1084 92.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Garnet Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.72 198th 1495 86.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Garnet Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.42 47th 160 70.6%
2024 77.76 25th 168 85.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Garnet Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.26 4th 432 99.1%
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Rank History for White students at Garnet Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.89 341st 1236 72.4%
2024 72.09 317th 1229 74.2%
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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.

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

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 621 13 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1999 715 9 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 741
2000 786 11 22 3 0 n/a n/a 0 822
2001 846 13 24 1 2 n/a n/a 0 886
2002 764 16 30 6 0 n/a n/a 0 816
2003 764 16 30 6 0 n/a n/a 0 816
2004 687 7 30 7 0 n/a n/a 0 731
2005 704 5 44 5 1 n/a n/a 0 759
2006 702 9 39 5 0 n/a n/a 0 755
2007 683 11 55 9 0 n/a n/a 0 758
2008 686 13 57 7 0 n/a n/a 0 763
2009 714 15 69 8 1 n/a n/a 0 807
2010 731 15 65 8 0 n/a n/a 0 819
2011 735 17 72 12 1 0 0 0 837
2012 734 16 87 14 1 0 1 0 853
2013 672 22 91 26 0 0 5 0 816
2014 644 19 94 19 0 1 11 0 788
2015 549 16 84 22 1 1 23 0 696
2016 555 22 82 20 2 3 31 0 715
2017 552 17 95 26 5 2 32 0 729
2018 545 19 129 24 5 2 28 0 752
2019 522 21 157 29 0 2 21 0 752
2020 499 15 163 27 2 2 19 0 727
2021 494 17 157 29 3 2 16 0 718
2022 503 19 160 32 4 0 19 0 737
2023 493 15 164 31 3 0 29 0 735

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 Garnet Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 651 35.4 18.4 n/a
1999 741 44.2 16.8 n/a
2000 822 48.5 16.9 1.6
2001 886 55.0 16.1 1.8
2002 816 54.3 15.0 3.6
2003 816 54.3 15.0 3.6
2004 731 57.5 12.7 3.3
2005 759 58.4 13.0 3.8
2006 755 59.2 12.8 4.1
2007 758 60.8 12.5 4.1
2008 763 62.7 12.2 4.7
2009 807 66.6 12.1 4.6
2010 819 67.1 12.1 5.9
2011 837 67.5 12.3 6.5
2012 853 68.2 12.4 9
2013 816 65.3 12.4 8
2014 788 64.2 12.2 10.7
2015 696 60.0 11.6 8.3
2016 715 59.0 12.1 11
2017 729 59.9 12.1 10.3
2018 752 60.2 12.4 10.2
2019 752 65.3 11.5 10.1
2020 727 61.8 11.7 8.3
2021 718 64.0 11.2 9.9
2022 737 64.2 11.4 11.7
2023 735 65.9 11.1 11.8

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 Garnet Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 651 35.4 18.4 n/a
1999 741 44.2 16.8 n/a
2000 822 48.5 16.9 1.6
2001 886 55.0 16.1 1.8
2002 816 54.3 15.0 3.6
2003 816 54.3 15.0 3.6
2004 731 57.5 12.7 3.3
2005 759 58.4 13.0 3.8
2006 755 59.2 12.8 4.1
2007 758 60.8 12.5 4.1
2008 763 62.7 12.2 4.7
2009 807 66.6 12.1 4.6
2010 819 67.1 12.1 5.9
2011 837 67.5 12.3 6.5
2012 853 68.2 12.4 9
2013 816 65.3 12.4 8
2014 788 64.2 12.2 10.7
2015 696 60.0 11.6 8.3
2016 715 59.0 12.1 11
2017 729 59.9 12.1 10.3
2018 752 60.2 12.4 10.2
2019 752 65.3 11.5 10.1
2020 727 61.8 11.7 8.3
2021 718 64.0 11.2 9.9
2022 737 64.2 11.4 11.7
2023 735 65.9 11.1 11.8

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 Garnet Valley Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $163 (0.8%) $20,504 (99.2%) $20,667
2020 $174 (0.8%) $20,516 (99.2%) $20,691
2021 $408 (1.9%) $21,040 (98.1%) $21,447
2022 $293 (1.3%) $21,420 (98.7%) $21,713

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Garnet Valley Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 108th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 193rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Garnet Valley Elementary School)8264.8
 17.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Garnet Valley Elementary School)82.869.8
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Garnet Valley Elementary School)70.269.9
 0.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Garnet Valley Elementary School)96.693.9
 2.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Garnet Valley Elementary School)91.186.5
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Garnet Valley Elementary School)71.864.4
 7.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Garnet Valley Elementary School)85.279.9
 5.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Garnet Valley Elementary School)74.166.4
 7.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Garnet Valley Elementary School)96.693.9
 2.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Garnet Valley Elementary School)86.578.9
 7.6%
   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 Students752735
 2.3%
African American2115
 28.6%
American Indian03
Asian157164
 4.5%
Hispanic2931
 6.9%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White522493
 5.6%
Two or More Races2129
 38.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.1%11.8%
 1.7%


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

Middle : Garnet Valley Middle School
High : Garnet Valley High School

Garnet Valley Elementary School ranks 169th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 735 students attended Garnet Valley Elementary School.

Students at Garnet Valley Elementary School are 67% White, 22% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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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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