Loyalsock Valley Elementary School

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Loyalsock Valley Elementary School ranks 731 st of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Loyalsock Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 223 students in grades K-4 in Montoursville, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Montoursville Area School District. While the school has some strong metrics, such as above-average test scores and relatively low rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, it also faces some challenges, including a declining statewide ranking and performance that lags behind higher-performing nearby schools.

One of the most notable characteristics of Loyalsock Valley Elementary is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.07%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Jackson Primary School and Cochran Primary School. Additionally, the school's test scores, while above the state averages, fall behind the Montoursville Area School District averages and some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Lyter Elementary School and Donald E. Schick School.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending at Loyalsock Valley Elementary, which has increased from $12,780 in 2019-2020 to $19,426 in 2021-2022, the school's academic performance is not commensurate with this level of investment. This suggests that factors beyond just funding may be influencing student outcomes. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from a high of 240 out of 1,519 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 731 out of 1,534 in 2022-2023, indicating that the school may be struggling to keep pace with improvements in other schools across the state.

Detail:

Public K-4

3790 Route 87 Highway
Montoursville, PA 17754

(570) 435-0446

District: Montoursville Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
731^st of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,426

Students who attend Loyalsock Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	C E McCall Middle School
High:	Montoursville Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 223

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.1%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Loyalsock Valley Elementary School ranks better than 52.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.5. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.1%), Hispanic (2.2%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Loyalsock Valley Elementary School is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Loyalsock Valley Elementary School employs 18.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Loyalsock Valley Elementary School is $19,426.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Loyalsock Valley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Loyalsock Valley Elementary School 731^st of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Loyalsock Valley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Montoursville Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Montoursville Area School District 132^nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Loyalsock Valley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Loyalsock Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2006	76.19	324^th	1545	79.0%
2007	70.89	459^th	1555	70.5%
2008	76.04	311^th	1551	79.9%
2009	70.21	458^th	1549	70.4%
2010	74.52	359^th	1579	77.3%
2011	78.51	246^th	1597	84.6%
2012	75.89	360^th	1599	77.5%
2013	79.66	240^th	1519	84.2%
2014	77.29	299^th	1467	79.6%
2015	72.27	424^th	1474	71.2%
2016	74.24	402^nd	1554	74.1%
2017	68.05	548^th	1547	64.6%
2018	75.68	368^th	1530	75.9%
2019	74.03	424^th	1544	72.5%
2021	58.45	669^th	1433	53.3%
2022	61.80	648^th	1534	57.8%
2023	58.50	731^st	1534	52.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Loyalsock Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.10	942^nd	1414	33.4%

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Rank History for White students at Loyalsock Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.59	797^th	1236	35.5%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Loyalsock Valley Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	375	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	377
1989	379	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	382
1990	380	0	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	386
1991	364	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	368
1992	368	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	372
1993	346	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	349
1994	340	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	344
1995	371	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	373
1996	371	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	373
1997	329	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	331
1998	345	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	347
1999	331	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	331
2000	327	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	329
2001	293	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	296
2002	271	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	275
2003	271	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	275
2004	274	2	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	280
2005	274	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	280
2006	302	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	306
2007	276	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	281
2008	250	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	255
2009	255	4	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	261
2010	276	8	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	286
2011	270	7	0	4	0	0	2	283
2012	253	3	0	5	0	0	5	266
2013	262	2	1	2	1	0	6	274
2014	244	3	1	0	1	0	3	252
2015	232	1	1	4	1	0	4	243
2016	226	1	3	3	1	0	7	241
2017	221	1	2	7	1	0	8	240
2018	219	2	0	6	0	0	10	237
2019	231	2	0	7	0	0	7	247
2020	236	2	0	6	1	0	12	257
2021	213	4	0	7	1	0	9	234
2022	216	5	0	8	1	0	6	236
2023	212	1	0	5	1	0	4	223

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 Loyalsock Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	377	17.1	22.0	n/a
1989	382	17.1	22.3	n/a
1990	386	17.1	22.5	0
1991	368	17.2	21.3	n/a
1992	372	18.4	20.2	n/a
1993	349	16.4	21.3	n/a
1994	344	17.5	19.7	n/a
1995	373	17.0	21.9	n/a
1996	373	17.0	21.9	n/a
1997	331	17.0	19.5	n/a
1998	347	18.0	19.3	n/a
1999	331	17.5	18.9	n/a
2000	329	18.5	17.8	17
2001	296	18.0	16.4	16.6
2002	275	18.0	15.3	19.3
2003	275	18.0	15.3	19.3
2004	280	18.0	15.6	16.8
2005	280	18.8	14.9	18.9
2006	306	20.6	14.9	22.2
2007	281	20.5	13.7	22.8
2008	255	21.6	11.8	22
2009	261	21.5	12.1	25.7
2010	286	20.9	13.6	26.6
2011	283	20.8	13.5	24
2012	266	20.4	12.9	28.9
2013	274	20.4	13.3	29.2
2014	252	19.4	12.9	26.2
2015	243	18.0	13.5	23
2016	241	16.0	15.0	30.7
2017	240	14.6	16.4	27.5
2018	237	16.6	14.2	32.1
2019	247	16.6	14.8	31.2
2020	257	17.5	14.6	27.6
2021	234	19.6	11.8	32.1
2022	236	18.9	12.4	33.9
2023	223	18.3	12.1	35.4

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 Loyalsock Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	377	17.1	22.0	n/a
1989	382	17.1	22.3	n/a
1990	386	17.1	22.5	0
1991	368	17.2	21.3	n/a
1992	372	18.4	20.2	n/a
1993	349	16.4	21.3	n/a
1994	344	17.5	19.7	n/a
1995	373	17.0	21.9	n/a
1996	373	17.0	21.9	n/a
1997	331	17.0	19.5	n/a
1998	347	18.0	19.3	n/a
1999	331	17.5	18.9	n/a
2000	329	18.5	17.8	17
2001	296	18.0	16.4	16.6
2002	275	18.0	15.3	19.3
2003	275	18.0	15.3	19.3
2004	280	18.0	15.6	16.8
2005	280	18.8	14.9	18.9
2006	306	20.6	14.9	22.2
2007	281	20.5	13.7	22.8
2008	255	21.6	11.8	22
2009	261	21.5	12.1	25.7
2010	286	20.9	13.6	26.6
2011	283	20.8	13.5	24
2012	266	20.4	12.9	28.9
2013	274	20.4	13.3	29.2
2014	252	19.4	12.9	26.2
2015	243	18.0	13.5	23
2016	241	16.0	15.0	30.7
2017	240	14.6	16.4	27.5
2018	237	16.6	14.2	32.1
2019	247	16.6	14.8	31.2
2020	257	17.5	14.6	27.6
2021	234	19.6	11.8	32.1
2022	236	18.9	12.4	33.9
2023	223	18.3	12.1	35.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Loyalsock Valley Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$913 (5.8%)	$14,857 (94.2%)	$15,770
2020	$476 (3.7%)	$12,304 (96.3%)	$12,780
2021	$669 (4.5%)	$14,044 (95.5%)	$14,713
2022	$1,347 (6.9%)	$18,079 (93.1%)	$19,426

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Loyalsock Valley Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 424^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 731^st of 1534 Elementary schools	20.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Loyalsock Valley Elementary School)	71.2	56.3	14.9%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Loyalsock Valley Elementary School)	75	58.3	16.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Loyalsock Valley Elementary School)	58.2	42.5	15.7%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Loyalsock Valley Elementary School)	90.7	76.6	14.1%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Loyalsock Valley Elementary School)	76.8	61.7	15.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (Loyalsock Valley Elementary School)	65.3	49.5	15.8%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Loyalsock Valley Elementary School)	90.7	76.6	14.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Loyalsock Valley Elementary School)	75.8	60	15.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	247	223	9.7%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	5	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	231	212	8.2%
Two or More Races	7	4	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.2%	35.4%	4.3%

Schools Near Loyalsock Valley Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Loyalsock Valley Elementary School	Public	K-4	3790 Route 87 Highway	Montoursville	17754	Lycoming County	Montoursville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 435-0446	223	18	12.1	35.4%	212 (95.1%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	58.5	731^st of 1534 public elementary schools	52.3%		61.8	648^th of 1534 public elementary schools	57.8%	83	56.3	42.5			49.5	76.6	76.6	58.3	61.7			60.0	$19,426	$1,347	$18,079
Donald E. Schick School	Public	PK, KG-5	2800 Four Mile Dr	Montoursville	17754	Lycoming County	Loyalsock Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 326-3554	754	47	16.0	46.0%	588 (78.0%)	47 (6.2%)	23 (3.1%)	18 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	75 (9.9%)	68.8	523^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	65.9%		63.9	608^th of 1534 public elementary schools	60.4%	85	54.5	59.2	49.1		54.3	89.9	89.9	59.6	63.6	61.9		61.8	$9,735	$503	$9,231
Lyter Elementary School	Public	K-4	900 Spruce St	Montoursville	17754	Lycoming County	Montoursville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 368-2614	401	27	14.7	39.7%	366 (91.3%)	3 (0.7%)	12 (3.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.0%)	82.3	234^th of 1534 public elementary schools	84.7%		78.4	320^th of 1534 public elementary schools	79.1%	86	90.7	64.9			76.2	84.5	84.5	86.6	65.3			74.6	$17,964	$1,812	$16,152
Cochran Primary School	Public	K-3	1500 Cherry St	Williamsport	17701	Lycoming County	Williamsport Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 322-9731	508	37	13.7	79.9%	248 (48.8%)	110 (21.7%)	34 (6.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	113 (22.2%)								(n/a)	30.6				30.6			41.3				41.3	$15,733	$1,844	$13,889
Central Elementary School	Public	K-4	555 W Mountain Ave	South Williamsport	17702	Lycoming County	South Williamsport Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 323-3694	440	30	14.7	50.7%	396 (90.0%)	11 (2.5%)	13 (3.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.6%)	59.2	716^th of 1534 public elementary schools	53.3%		49.8	898^th of 1534 public elementary schools	41.5%	182	57.6	51.7			54.8	78.2	78.2	54.3	56.3			55.3	$30	$04	$26
Hepburn-Lycoming Primary School	Public	K-3	355 Route 973 East	Cogan Station	17728	Lycoming County	Williamsport Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 601-1112	407	30	13.4	66.1%	308 (75.7%)	27 (6.6%)	18 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (13.0%)								(n/a)	56.4				56.4			50.0				50.0	$16,728	$1,496	$15,232
Jackson Primary School	Public	K-3	2500 Newberry St	Williamsport	17701	Lycoming County	Williamsport Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 323-1992	533	39	13.5	84.1%	264 (49.5%)	87 (16.3%)	52 (9.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	126 (23.6%)								(n/a)	39.8				39.8			37.2				37.2	$15,601	$2,111	$13,490
Montgomery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	120 Penn St	Montgomery	17752	Lycoming County	Montgomery Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 547-1608	523	39	13.3	47.6%	484 (92.5%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	55	786^th of 1534 public elementary schools	48.8%		66.4	566^th of 1534 public elementary schools	63.1%	220	48.5	38.6	48.8	45.1	45.7	77.1	77.1	46.9	42.1	63.4	59.7	53.7	$14,575	$2,609	$11,966
George A Ferrell Elementary School	Public	K-6	34 Court Street	Picture Rocks	17762	Lycoming County	East Lycoming School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 584-3341	143	9	16.6	37.8%	138 (96.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	62.4	649^th of 1534 public elementary schools	57.7%		73.6	420^th of 1534 public elementary schools	72.6%	229	42.1	65.0	47.8	63.2	54.3	85.0	85.0	42.1	50.0	56.5	68.4	54.3	$14,127	$215	$13,912
Ward L Myers Elementary School	Public	K-6	125 New St	Muncy	17756	Lycoming County	Muncy School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 546-3129	457	33	14.0	47.0%	428 (93.7%)	7 (1.5%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)	72.2	446^th of 1534 public elementary schools	70.9%		76.6	354^th of 1534 public elementary schools	76.9%	92	72.0	54.5	53.3	52.5	56.9	85.5	85.5	65.3	65.5	50.7	70.1	62.5	$19,414	$1,335	$18,079

Frequently Asked Questions about Loyalsock Valley Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Loyalsock Valley Elementary School?

Students at Loyalsock Valley Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Loyalsock Valley Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : C E McCall Middle School
High : Montoursville Area Senior High School

How many students attend Loyalsock Valley Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 223 students attended Loyalsock Valley Elementary School.

What district is Loyalsock Valley Elementary School in?

Montoursville Area School District

Is Loyalsock Valley Elementary School a good school?

Loyalsock Valley Elementary School ranks 731^st of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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