Belle Valley Elementary School

Summary:

Belle Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Erie, Pennsylvania, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 610 students. The school is part of the Millcreek Township School District, which is ranked 103 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Belle Valley Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with PSSA test scores significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were 63.7% in math, 73.4% in science, and 67% in English language arts, compared to the state averages of 39.3%, 65.6%, and 53.8%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in math, with 3rd-grade students achieving a 74.3% proficiency rate, compared to the state average of 51.7%. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, Belle Valley Elementary School is able to effectively support these students, as evidenced by their strong performance on PSSA tests.

The school's student population has become more diverse over the past few years, with an increase in the percentage of Asian and multiracial students. When compared to other nearby schools, such as Pfeiffer-Burleigh School in the Erie City School District, Belle Valley Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, with significantly higher PSSA test scores and a stronger overall academic profile. The school's consistent academic excellence, diverse student population, and effective support for disadvantaged students make it a standout institution in the Erie, Pennsylvania, area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5300 Henderson Rd
       Erie, PA  16509-4006


(814) 835-5600

District: Millcreek Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
423rd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,084 Help


Students who attend Belle Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    James S Wilson Middle School
High:    McDowell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  610

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.8%
Asian:
15.1%
Two or more races:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.4% Help


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Compare Details Belle Valley Elementary School ranks better than 72.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Millcreek Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.8%), Asian (15.1%), two or more races (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belle Valley Elementary School is 15.4. 2 elementary schools in the Millcreek Township School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belle Valley Elementary School is $15,084, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Millcreek Township School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Belle Valley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Belle Valley Elementary School 423rd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Belle Valley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Millcreek Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Millcreek Township School District 103rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Belle Valley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Belle Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.40 183rd 1302 85.9%
2004 65.36 520th 1308 60.2%
2005 68.95 437th 1299 66.4%
2006 72.16 422nd 1545 72.7%
2007 55.59 838th 1555 46.1%
2008 50.60 966th 1551 37.7%
2009 48.93 1002nd 1549 35.3%
2010 51.91 967th 1579 38.8%
2011 60.83 756th 1597 52.7%
2012 60.58 820th 1599 48.7%
2013 57.43 833rd 1519 45.2%
2014 50.25 932nd 1467 36.5%
2015 59.83 711th 1474 51.8%
2016 62.30 700th 1554 55.0%
2017 70.71 492nd 1547 68.2%
2018 79.46 290th 1530 81.0%
2019 84.56 180th 1544 88.3%
2021 75.18 353rd 1433 75.4%
2022 73.65 418th 1534 72.8%
2023 73.37 423rd 1534 72.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Belle Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.37 235th 1414 83.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Belle Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.25 221st 1043 78.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Belle Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.31 99th 160 38.1%
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Rank History for White students at Belle Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.20 463rd 1236 62.5%
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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 Belle 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 172 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1989 181 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1990 203 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1991 683 11 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 703
1992 736 9 8 1 1 n/a n/a 0 755
1993 759 9 9 4 2 n/a n/a 0 783
1994 750 19 12 6 2 n/a n/a 0 789
1995 674 27 10 8 3 n/a n/a 0 722
1996 674 27 10 8 3 n/a n/a 0 722
1997 673 19 12 2 5 n/a n/a 0 711
1998 646 17 12 0 2 n/a n/a 0 677
1999 633 16 13 1 3 n/a n/a 0 666
2000 607 13 8 3 3 n/a n/a 0 634
2001 599 21 10 2 3 n/a n/a 0 635
2002 543 14 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 571
2003 543 14 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 571
2004 520 17 10 5 1 n/a n/a 0 553
2005 511 14 11 9 1 n/a n/a 0 546
2006 536 18 15 11 3 n/a n/a 0 583
2007 527 24 25 16 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2008 548 26 27 13 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2009 514 35 34 13 1 n/a n/a 0 597
2010 520 28 25 13 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2011 534 29 24 9 1 0 0 0 597
2012 523 30 28 10 1 0 1 0 593
2013 514 25 24 17 3 0 13 0 596
2014 542 28 32 29 4 1 22 0 658
2015 502 25 32 34 5 0 27 0 625
2016 553 14 26 32 4 0 32 0 661
2017 561 23 28 31 4 0 33 0 680
2018 523 14 19 23 3 0 46 0 628
2019 489 12 34 15 1 0 47 0 598
2020 489 15 48 17 1 0 50 0 620
2021 438 14 55 15 1 0 44 0 567
2022 435 22 67 16 0 0 48 0 588
2023 426 23 92 17 2 0 50 0 610

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 Belle Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 175 8.0 21.8 n/a
1989 182 7.6 23.9 n/a
1990 204 8.3 24.5 0
1991 703 34.9 20.1 n/a
1992 755 39.1 19.3 n/a
1993 783 44.0 17.8 n/a
1994 789 40.0 19.7 n/a
1995 722 33.5 21.6 n/a
1996 722 33.5 21.6 n/a
1997 711 38.0 18.7 n/a
1998 677 37.0 18.3 n/a
1999 666 37.5 17.8 n/a
2000 634 38.0 16.7 21.9
2001 635 38.0 16.7 21.7
2002 571 37.2 15.3 21.9
2003 571 37.2 15.3 21.9
2004 553 35.1 15.8 22.1
2005 546 35.7 15.3 22.9
2006 583 35.2 16.6 26.2
2007 592 36.6 16.2 40.9
2008 614 27.1 22.7 43.6
2009 597 27.7 21.5 36.2
2010 586 28.1 20.8 31.9
2011 597 39.6 15.0 31
2012 593 38.4 15.4 33.1
2013 596 38.5 15.4 35.7
2014 658 38.6 17.0 42.6
2015 625 41.0 15.2 47.5
2016 661 44.0 15.0 46
2017 680 41.9 16.2 50.6
2018 628 43.9 14.2 51
2019 598 44.1 13.5 52.5
2020 620 41.1 15.0 49.8
2021 567 43.1 13.1 45.9
2022 588 40.1 14.6 48.6
2023 610 39.4 15.4 48.4

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 Belle Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 175 8.0 21.8 n/a
1989 182 7.6 23.9 n/a
1990 204 8.3 24.5 0
1991 703 34.9 20.1 n/a
1992 755 39.1 19.3 n/a
1993 783 44.0 17.8 n/a
1994 789 40.0 19.7 n/a
1995 722 33.5 21.6 n/a
1996 722 33.5 21.6 n/a
1997 711 38.0 18.7 n/a
1998 677 37.0 18.3 n/a
1999 666 37.5 17.8 n/a
2000 634 38.0 16.7 21.9
2001 635 38.0 16.7 21.7
2002 571 37.2 15.3 21.9
2003 571 37.2 15.3 21.9
2004 553 35.1 15.8 22.1
2005 546 35.7 15.3 22.9
2006 583 35.2 16.6 26.2
2007 592 36.6 16.2 40.9
2008 614 27.1 22.7 43.6
2009 597 27.7 21.5 36.2
2010 586 28.1 20.8 31.9
2011 597 39.6 15.0 31
2012 593 38.4 15.4 33.1
2013 596 38.5 15.4 35.7
2014 658 38.6 17.0 42.6
2015 625 41.0 15.2 47.5
2016 661 44.0 15.0 46
2017 680 41.9 16.2 50.6
2018 628 43.9 14.2 51
2019 598 44.1 13.5 52.5
2020 620 41.1 15.0 49.8
2021 567 43.1 13.1 45.9
2022 588 40.1 14.6 48.6
2023 610 39.4 15.4 48.4

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 Belle Valley Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,273 (9.5%) $12,173 (90.5%) $13,446
2020 $1,236 (9.3%) $12,071 (90.7%) $13,308
2021 $1,530 (10.3%) $13,363 (89.7%) $14,893
2022 $1,900 (12.6%) $13,183 (87.4%) $15,084

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Belle Valley Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 180th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 423rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 15.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Belle Valley Elementary School)76.574.3
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Belle Valley Elementary School)80.375.7
 4.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Belle Valley Elementary School)80.362.2
 18.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Belle Valley Elementary School)95.673.4
 22.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Belle Valley Elementary School)82.566.3
 16.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Belle Valley Elementary School)67.856.8
 11%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Belle Valley Elementary School)7560.9
 14.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Belle Valley Elementary School)74.963.7
 11.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Belle Valley Elementary School)95.673.4
 22.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Belle Valley Elementary School)79.267
 12.2%
   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 Students598610
 2%
African American1223
 91.7%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian3492
 170.6%
Hispanic1517
 13.3%
Pacific Islander00
White489426
 12.9%
Two or More Races4750
 6.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.5%48.4%
 4.1%


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Students at Belle Valley Elementary School are 70% White, 15% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Hispanic.

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

Middle : James S Wilson Middle School
High : McDowell High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 610 students attended Belle Valley Elementary School.

Belle Valley Elementary School ranks 423rd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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