Oley Valley Elementary School

Summary:

Oley Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Oley, Pennsylvania, serving 612 students in grades K-5 and part of the Oley Valley School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state averages in academic assessments, particularly in Science.

Oley Valley Elementary School's academic performance is impressive, with proficiency rates of 55.2% in Math, 88.7% in Science, and 53.5% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%, respectively. The school's Science proficiency rate of 88.7% for 4th-grade students is significantly higher than the state average of 77.1%. Additionally, the school's male students, Hispanic students, and students with low socioeconomic status all perform relatively well compared to their peers across Pennsylvania.

Oley Valley Elementary School's success can be attributed to its efficient use of resources, with a higher per-student spending and a lower student-to-teacher ratio than the state average. The school's performance also stands out in comparison to nearby schools, such as Thirteenth & Green Elementary School, which had significantly lower proficiency rates in Math, English Language Arts, and Science. While the school's ranking did drop to 2 stars in the 2020-2021 school year, likely due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Oley Valley Elementary School has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, making it a standout educational institution in the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3257 Friedensburg Rd
       Oley, PA  19547-8715


(610) 987-4100

District: Oley Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
675th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,358 Help


Students who attend Oley Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Oley Valley Middle School
High:    Oley Valley Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  612

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.8%
Hispanic:
8.2%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.9% Help


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Compare Details Oley Valley Elementary School ranks better than 55.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.8%), Hispanic (8.2%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oley Valley Elementary School is 12.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oley Valley Elementary School is $15,358.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oley Valley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oley Valley Elementary School 675th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Oley Valley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Oley Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Oley Valley School District 158th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oley Valley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Oley Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 54.58 685th 1302 47.4%
2004 55.21 701st 1308 46.4%
2005 79.59 205th 1299 84.2%
2006 65.64 576th 1545 62.7%
2007 66.16 585th 1555 62.4%
2008 60.70 725th 1551 53.3%
2009 72.55 398th 1549 74.3%
2010 72.17 436th 1579 72.4%
2011 67.03 597th 1597 62.6%
2012 70.01 552nd 1599 65.5%
2013 55.34 877th 1519 42.3%
2014 55.42 834th 1467 43.1%
2015 64.25 614th 1474 58.3%
2016 59.82 754th 1554 51.5%
2017 63.62 657th 1547 57.5%
2018 61.09 698th 1530 54.4%
2019 68.30 539th 1544 65.1%
2021 54.87 742nd 1433 48.2%
2022 58.61 719th 1534 53.1%
2023 58.89 724th 1534 52.8%
2024 61.59 675th 1526 55.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oley Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.42 554th 1414 60.8%
2024 63.12 531st 1432 62.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Oley Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.08 749th 1488 49.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Oley Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.45 605th 1043 42.0%
2024 56.10 414th 1084 61.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Oley Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.55 558th 1495 62.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oley Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.37 258th 454 43.2%
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Rank History for White students at Oley Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.23 789th 1236 36.2%
2024 50.23 644th 1229 47.6%
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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 Oley Valley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 1022 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1027
1995 1139 4 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1149
1996 1139 4 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1149
1997 1157 3 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1165
1998 1186 5 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1202
1999 1155 6 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1174
2000 1135 7 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1159
2001 1131 6 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1150
2002 1101 6 7 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1121
2003 1101 6 7 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1121
2004 871 4 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 884
2005 848 5 7 9 1 n/a n/a 0 870
2006 837 5 8 12 1 n/a n/a 0 863
2007 823 9 10 11 1 n/a n/a 0 854
2008 792 8 9 14 0 n/a n/a 0 823
2009 764 9 14 15 0 n/a n/a 0 802
2010 770 10 14 20 0 n/a n/a 0 814
2011 769 5 11 18 0 0 3 0 806
2012 740 5 12 14 0 0 5 0 776
2013 693 4 9 20 0 0 5 0 731
2014 682 2 12 30 0 0 6 0 732
2015 637 2 8 40 0 0 11 0 698
2016 633 2 8 41 0 0 12 0 696
2017 636 2 8 41 0 0 11 0 698
2018 613 2 6 56 0 0 16 0 693
2019 616 1 7 45 1 0 16 0 686
2020 593 1 5 49 1 0 18 0 667
2021 527 2 3 50 1 0 16 0 599
2022 532 1 2 52 0 0 23 0 610
2023 531 4 3 50 0 0 24 0 612

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 Oley Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 1027 48.5 21.2 n/a
1995 1149 54.0 21.3 n/a
1996 1149 54.0 21.3 n/a
1997 1165 57.0 20.4 n/a
1998 1202 64.0 18.8 n/a
1999 1174 66.0 17.8 n/a
2000 1159 66.0 17.6 4.1
2001 1150 67.5 17.0 3.1
2002 1121 66.6 16.8 5.6
2003 1121 66.6 16.8 5.6
2004 884 56.0 15.8 4.1
2005 870 57.5 15.1 7.2
2006 863 53.5 16.1 0
2007 854 52.5 16.3 9.5
2008 823 58.0 14.2 11.4
2009 802 54.0 14.9 n/a
2010 814 56.0 14.5 17.6
2011 806 56.0 14.3 24.3
2012 776 54.0 14.3 21.1
2013 731 50.3 14.5 24.9
2014 732 50.7 14.4 27.6
2015 698 50.0 13.9 27.5
2016 696 51.0 13.6 31.5
2017 698 50.4 13.8 32.5
2018 693 49.2 14.0 35.2
2019 686 48.6 14.1 35
2020 667 48.5 13.7 33.1
2021 599 46.5 12.8 27.9
2022 610 51.8 11.7 26.7
2023 612 47.8 12.7 35.9

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 Oley Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 1027 48.5 21.2 n/a
1995 1149 54.0 21.3 n/a
1996 1149 54.0 21.3 n/a
1997 1165 57.0 20.4 n/a
1998 1202 64.0 18.8 n/a
1999 1174 66.0 17.8 n/a
2000 1159 66.0 17.6 4.1
2001 1150 67.5 17.0 3.1
2002 1121 66.6 16.8 5.6
2003 1121 66.6 16.8 5.6
2004 884 56.0 15.8 4.1
2005 870 57.5 15.1 7.2
2006 863 53.5 16.1 0
2007 854 52.5 16.3 9.5
2008 823 58.0 14.2 11.4
2009 802 54.0 14.9 n/a
2010 814 56.0 14.5 17.6
2011 806 56.0 14.3 24.3
2012 776 54.0 14.3 21.1
2013 731 50.3 14.5 24.9
2014 732 50.7 14.4 27.6
2015 698 50.0 13.9 27.5
2016 696 51.0 13.6 31.5
2017 698 50.4 13.8 32.5
2018 693 49.2 14.0 35.2
2019 686 48.6 14.1 35
2020 667 48.5 13.7 33.1
2021 599 46.5 12.8 27.9
2022 610 51.8 11.7 26.7
2023 612 47.8 12.7 35.9

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 Oley Valley Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $564 (4.3%) $12,438 (95.7%) $13,003
2020 $782 (5.0%) $14,753 (95.0%) $15,535
2021 $1,080 (6.2%) $16,252 (93.8%) $17,332
2022 $1,388 (9.0%) $13,970 (91.0%) $15,358

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Oley 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 539th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 724th of 1534 Elementary schools
 12.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Oley Valley Elementary School)64.658
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oley Valley Elementary School)72.261
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Oley Valley Elementary School)62.549.5
 13%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Oley Valley Elementary School)89.385
 4.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oley Valley Elementary School)67.550.4
 17.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Oley Valley Elementary School)48.442
 6.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oley Valley Elementary School)69.651.1
 18.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Oley Valley Elementary School)58.150.2
 7.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Oley Valley Elementary School)89.385
 4.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Oley Valley Elementary School)69.754.2
 15.5%
   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 Students686612
 10.8%
African American14
 300%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic4550
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White616531
 13.8%
Two or More Races1624
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35%35.9%
 1%


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

Middle : Oley Valley Middle School
High : Oley Valley Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 612 students attended Oley Valley Elementary School.

Students at Oley Valley Elementary School are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Oley Valley Elementary School ranks 675th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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