Panther Valley Elementary School

Public K-3

1 North Mermon Avenue
Nesquehoning, PA 18240

(570) 669-9411

District: Panther Valley School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,410

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 622

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.2%

Hispanic:

16.9%

Two or more races:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Panther Valley Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2015 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.45. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.2%), Hispanic (16.9%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Panther Valley Elementary School is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare Panther Valley Elementary School employs 40 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Panther Valley Elementary School is $11,410.

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Rank History for Panther Valley Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	47.07	803^rd	1302	38.3%
2004	37.66	932^nd	1308	28.7%
2005	38.94	951^st	1299	26.8%
2006	23.81	1317^th	1545	14.8%
2007	30.05	1268^th	1555	18.5%
2008	18.29	1366^th	1551	11.9%
2009	11.68	1418^th	1549	8.5%
2010	31.72	1282^nd	1579	18.8%
2011	30.15	1301^st	1597	18.5%
2012	36.00	1241^st	1599	22.4%
2013	35.20	1164^th	1519	23.4%
2014	25.66	1193^rd	1467	18.7%
2015	28.45	1122^nd	1474	23.9%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Panther 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	402	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	404
1989	434	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
1990	466	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	468
1991	492	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	497
1992	738	1	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	747
1993	689	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	694
1994	710	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	715
1995	683	9	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	701
1996	683	9	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	701
1997	683	9	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	697
1998	668	9	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	682
1999	670	12	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	697
2000	666	7	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	689
2001	632	13	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	660
2002	611	19	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	644
2003	611	19	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	644
2004	628	27	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	669
2005	645	25	5	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	691
2006	702	25	5	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	750
2007	777	31	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	826
2008	756	21	2	20	0	n/a	n/a	5	804
2009	807	14	3	25	0	n/a	n/a	9	858
2010	763	18	3	25	0	n/a	n/a	9	818
2011	797	21	4	34	0	0	7	0	863
2012	796	22	4	32	1	0	3	0	858
2013	787	23	3	37	1	0	15	0	866
2014	753	27	4	40	1	0	19	0	844
2015	760	22	3	48	0	0	18	0	851
2016	437	10	3	34	0	0	22	0	506
2017	433	14	3	45	0	0	25	0	520
2018	407	20	2	51	2	0	27	0	509
2019	374	27	2	54	2	0	29	0	488
2020	379	23	1	54	3	0	38	0	498
2021	404	38	0	63	0	0	37	0	542
2022	447	33	1	99	0	0	37	0	617
2023	443	32	1	105	1	0	40	0	622

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 Panther Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	404	16.0	25.2	n/a
1989	435	16.0	27.1	n/a
1990	468	18.4	25.4	0
1991	497	19.3	25.7	n/a
1992	747	24.0	31.1	n/a
1993	694	18.0	38.6	n/a
1994	715	27.0	26.5	n/a
1995	701	34.0	20.6	n/a
1996	701	34.0	20.6	n/a
1997	697	34.0	20.5	n/a
1998	682	34.0	20.1	n/a
1999	697	34.0	20.5	n/a
2000	689	37.0	18.6	58.3
2001	660	39.0	16.9	60.5
2002	644	43.9	14.7	51.4
2003	644	43.9	14.7	51.4
2004	669	43.4	15.4	0
2005	691	46.1	15.0	47.9
2006	750	47.0	16.0	52
2007	826	51.0	16.2	51.3
2008	804	53.0	15.2	56.7
2009	858	54.0	15.9	52.4
2010	818	55.0	14.8	56.7
2011	863	57.0	15.1	66
2012	858	55.0	15.6	67.8
2013	866	55.0	15.7	62.5
2014	844	50.0	16.8	63.7
2015	851	54.0	15.7	59.3
2016	506	43.0	11.7	64.8
2017	520	42.4	12.2	99.8
2018	509	42.4	12.0	78.2
2019	488	41.4	11.7	34.2
2020	498	37.4	13.3	66.7
2021	542	37.0	14.6	99.4
2022	617	39.0	15.8	99.5
2023	622	40.0	15.5	99.8

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 Panther Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	404	16.0	25.2	n/a
1989	435	16.0	27.1	n/a
1990	468	18.4	25.4	0
1991	497	19.3	25.7	n/a
1992	747	24.0	31.1	n/a
1993	694	18.0	38.6	n/a
1994	715	27.0	26.5	n/a
1995	701	34.0	20.6	n/a
1996	701	34.0	20.6	n/a
1997	697	34.0	20.5	n/a
1998	682	34.0	20.1	n/a
1999	697	34.0	20.5	n/a
2000	689	37.0	18.6	58.3
2001	660	39.0	16.9	60.5
2002	644	43.9	14.7	51.4
2003	644	43.9	14.7	51.4
2004	669	43.4	15.4	0
2005	691	46.1	15.0	47.9
2006	750	47.0	16.0	52
2007	826	51.0	16.2	51.3
2008	804	53.0	15.2	56.7
2009	858	54.0	15.9	52.4
2010	818	55.0	14.8	56.7
2011	863	57.0	15.1	66
2012	858	55.0	15.6	67.8
2013	866	55.0	15.7	62.5
2014	844	50.0	16.8	63.7
2015	851	54.0	15.7	59.3
2016	506	43.0	11.7	64.8
2017	520	42.4	12.2	99.8
2018	509	42.4	12.0	78.2
2019	488	41.4	11.7	34.2
2020	498	37.4	13.3	66.7
2021	542	37.0	14.6	99.4
2022	617	39.0	15.8	99.5
2023	622	40.0	15.5	99.8

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 Panther Valley Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,584 (6.5%)	$22,816 (93.5%)	$24,400
2020	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2021	$974 (10.1%)	$8,640 (89.9%)	$9,613
2022	$4,015 (35.2%)	$7,395 (64.8%)	$11,410

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Panther Valley Elementary School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Panther Valley Elementary School)	31.4	26.3	5.1%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Panther Valley Elementary School)	50	40.6	9.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
All Grades Math (Panther Valley Elementary School)	31.4	26.3	5.1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Panther Valley Elementary School)	50	40.6	9.4%
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	488	622	27.5%
African American	27	32	18.5%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	54	105	94.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	374	443	18.4%
Two or More Races	29	40	37.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.2%	99.8%	65.6%

Schools Near Panther 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 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th 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 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Panther Valley Elementary School	Public	K-3	1 North Mermon Avenue	Nesquehoning	18240	Carbon County	Panther Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 669-9411	622	40	15.5	99.8%	443 (71.2%)	32 (5.1%)	105 (16.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.4%)								(n/a)	26.3						26.3				40.6						40.6	$11,410	$4,015	$7,395
L B Morris Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	150 W 10th St	Jim Thorpe	18229	Carbon County	Jim Thorpe Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 325-2703	624	50	12.3	31.4%	536 (85.9%)	10 (1.6%)	51 (8.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.7%)	49.2	884^th of 1534 public elementary schools	42.4%		53.4	828^th of 1534 public elementary schools	46.0%	56	45.9	34.4	39.7	30.0	20.7	21.2	32.4	87.5	60.6	73.8	57.3	53.2	44.5	50.0	50.0	50.0	51.0	$18,180	$3,634	$14,546
Weatherly Area Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	602 6th St	Weatherly	18255	Carbon County	Weatherly Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 427-8687	308	21	14.6	53.9%	265 (86.0%)	4 (1.3%)	23 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.2%)	63.5	627^th of 1534 public elementary schools	59.1%		56.1	767^th of 1534 public elementary schools	50.0%	140	63.2	50.8	40.0				50.7	91.8		91.8	68.5	68.8	31.1				57.0	$13,155	$973	$12,182
Lehighton Area Elementary Center	Public	PK, KG-5	3 Indian Ln	Lehighton	18235	Carbon County	Lehighton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 377-7880	998	73	13.5	55.0%	820 (82.2%)	13 (1.3%)	97 (9.7%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (6.2%)	45.9	937^th of 1534 public elementary schools	38.9%		47.5	936^th of 1534 public elementary schools	39.0%	1	40.1	38.6	41.9				40.2	74.6		74.6	51.7	46.2	52.7				50.2	$15,590	$2,451	$13,138
West Penn Township Elementary School	Public	K-5	185 School Dr	New Ringgold	17960	Schuylkill County	Tamaqua Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 386-5051	280	18	16.0	48.6%	260 (92.9%)	2 (0.7%)	17 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54.3	799^th of 1534 public elementary schools	47.9%		52.4	852^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	44.5%	53	51.3	41.2	47.5				46.9	79.4		79.4	45.0	44.1	72.5				54.4	$11,917	$396	$11,521
Tamaqua Elementary School	Public	K-5	Boyle Ave	Tamaqua	18252	Schuylkill County	Tamaqua Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 668-3306	695	37	18.6	67.6%	552 (79.4%)	31 (4.5%)	100 (14.4%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	34.8	1083^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	29.4%		35.8	1069^th of 1534 public elementary schools	30.3%	14	42.1	28.8	12.8				27.6	68.4		68.4	53.0	41.4	49.5				47.8	$12,180	$354	$11,825
Heights Terrace El/Middle School	Public	K-8	275 Mill St	Hazleton	18201	Luzerne County	Hazleton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 459-3111	1,138	70	16.2	100.0%	88 (7.7%)	13 (1.1%)	1,029 (90.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.4%)	12.8	1303^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	15.1%		16.2	1252^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	18.4%	51	8.9	14.4	12.8	12.0	10.7	7.4	11.0	54.6	19.9	35.3	25.8	23.7	34.5	27.5	41.0	24.4	29.6	$10,096	$1,323	$8,773
McAdoo-Kelayres El/Middle School	Public	K-8	15 Kelayres Rd	McAdoo	18237	Schuylkill County	Hazleton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 459-3111	839	44	19.1	100.0%	310 (36.9%)	15 (1.8%)	487 (58.0%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.3%)	14.6	1282^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	16.4%		15.8	1255^th of 1534 public elementary schools	18.2%	27	11.9	15.3	8.4	11.1	3.4	7.2	9.3	55.4	48.8	51.6	33.7	30.8	27.7	37.8	25.0	31.7	31.1	$10,555	$1,282	$9,273
Arthur Street Elementary School	Public	K-2	424 East 9th St	Hazleton	18201	Luzerne County	Hazleton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 459-3111	449	25	17.7	100.0%	38 (8.5%)	15 (3.3%)	392 (87.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)								(n/a)																		$9,560	$1,216	$8,344
S S Palmer Elementary School	Public	2-6	298 Lafayette Ave	Palmerton	18071	Carbon County	Palmerton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 826-7538	403	36	11.3	54.6%	355 (88.1%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	42.7	981^st of 1534 public elementary schools	36.0%		50.6	887^th of 1534 public elementary schools	42.2%	94	46.4	26.6	36.1	40.0			37.1	68.4		68.4	54.3	36.7	49.1	50.6			47.5	$15,775	$770	$15,005

Frequently Asked Questions about Panther Valley Elementary School

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How many students attend Panther Valley Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 622 students attended Panther Valley Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Panther Valley Elementary School?

Students at Panther Valley Elementary School are 71% White, 17% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

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