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Salisbury Elementary School

Summary:

Salisbury Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Gap, PA, serving 279 students in grades K-6 as part of the Pequea Valley School District. While the school outperforms the district and state in several key areas, it faces challenges, including declining statewide rankings and achievement gaps for specific student subgroups.

Salisbury Elementary stands out for its higher percentage of white students (78.14%) compared to surrounding schools, as well as its stronger performance on PSSA tests in Math (43.5% proficient or better vs. 39.3% state), Science (76.6% vs. 65.6% state), and English Language Arts (49.1% vs. 53.8% state). The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.6, and the highest spending per student at $24,634, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools. However, the school's statewide ranking has been declining, from 619 out of 1,547 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 871 out of 1,534 in 2022-2023, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Salisbury Elementary's performance for specific student subgroups, such as white students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students, is lower than the overall school performance, indicating potential achievement gaps. While the school outperforms the nearby Paradise Elementary School, it lags behind some higher-performing schools in other districts, such as Bart-Colerain Elementary School and Honey Brook Elementary Center. The school's high percentage of students (57.35%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, a proxy for low socioeconomic status, may also impact academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-6

 422 School Lane Rd
       Gap, PA  17527-9433

(717) 442-8268

District: Pequea Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
871st of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,634 Help


Students who attend Salisbury Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pequea Valley Intrmd School
High:    Pequea Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  279

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.1%
Hispanic:
15.8%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Salisbury Elementary School ranks worse than 56.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.1%), Hispanic (15.8%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salisbury Elementary School is 11.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salisbury Elementary School is $24,634.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Salisbury Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Salisbury Elementary School 871st of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Salisbury Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Pequea Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pequea Valley School District 355th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Salisbury Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Salisbury Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 64.07 536th 1302 58.8%
2004 49.92 783rd 1308 40.1%
2005 69.03 435th 1299 66.5%
2006 68.01 519th 1545 66.4%
2007 71.85 441st 1555 71.6%
2008 70.42 470th 1551 69.7%
2009 69.58 477th 1549 69.2%
2010 64.39 649th 1579 58.9%
2011 54.71 918th 1597 42.5%
2012 75.74 361st 1599 77.4%
2013 63.10 694th 1519 54.3%
2014 62.59 681st 1467 53.6%
2015 62.55 644th 1474 56.3%
2016 53.95 871st 1554 44.0%
2017 64.98 619th 1547 60.0%
2018 57.02 789th 1530 48.4%
2019 55.19 826th 1544 46.5%
2021 39.91 971st 1433 32.2%
2022 46.51 948th 1534 38.2%
2023 49.92 871st 1534 43.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salisbury Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.91 761st 1414 46.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Salisbury Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.82 635th 1043 39.1%
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Rank History for White students at Salisbury Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.52 920th 1236 25.6%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Salisbury Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 442 3 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1989 451 4 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1990 456 5 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1991 476 2 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1992 482 9 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1993 500 5 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1994 522 4 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1995 444 4 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1996 444 4 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1997 458 3 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1998 483 4 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1999 470 5 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2000 458 4 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2001 370 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2002 430 3 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2003 430 3 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2004 431 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2005 423 5 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2006 403 8 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2007 367 10 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2008 363 7 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2009 341 10 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2010 330 7 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2011 296 1 4 6 0 0 10 0 317
2012 263 1 3 7 0 0 9 0 283
2013 262 1 4 7 0 0 11 0 285
2014 266 3 2 6 0 0 12 0 289
2015 321 5 3 12 0 0 12 0 353
2016 293 0 3 11 1 0 9 0 317
2017 287 2 1 7 1 0 13 0 311
2018 297 2 0 9 1 0 15 0 324
2019 278 1 1 10 2 0 13 0 305
2020 259 4 1 12 3 0 17 0 296
2021 224 1 4 34 2 0 12 0 277
2022 228 1 7 35 1 0 11 0 283
2023 218 1 5 44 1 0 10 0 279

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 Salisbury Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 451 27.0 16.7 n/a
1989 463 26.0 17.8 n/a
1990 469 30.0 15.6 0
1991 490 29.0 16.8 n/a
1992 506 30.5 16.5 n/a
1993 520 27.0 19.3 n/a
1994 541 28.0 19.3 n/a
1995 457 28.3 16.1 n/a
1996 457 28.3 16.1 n/a
1997 470 29.5 15.9 n/a
1998 496 29.0 17.1 n/a
1999 486 29.0 16.8 n/a
2000 468 30.0 15.6 19.4
2001 377 27.5 13.7 14.9
2002 437 27.0 16.2 17.2
2003 437 27.0 16.2 17.2
2004 436 27.5 15.9 11.7
2005 440 29.5 14.9 17
2006 423 28.8 14.7 29.3
2007 382 27.3 14.0 30.1
2008 382 29.0 13.2 36.9
2009 363 28.5 12.7 55.4
2010 349 29.0 12.0 38.7
2011 317 24.3 13.0 37.2
2012 283 23.3 12.1 34.6
2013 285 20.3 14.0 40
2014 289 22.9 12.5 40.1
2015 353 26.0 13.5 46.2
2016 317 25.0 12.6 100
2017 311 28.1 11.0 50.5
2018 324 26.0 12.4 54.6
2019 305 25.6 11.8 55.1
2020 296 25.5 11.6 50.3
2021 277 31.7 8.7 56.7
2022 283 23.0 12.3 57.6
2023 279 23.9 11.6 57.3

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 Salisbury Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 451 27.0 16.7 n/a
1989 463 26.0 17.8 n/a
1990 469 30.0 15.6 0
1991 490 29.0 16.8 n/a
1992 506 30.5 16.5 n/a
1993 520 27.0 19.3 n/a
1994 541 28.0 19.3 n/a
1995 457 28.3 16.1 n/a
1996 457 28.3 16.1 n/a
1997 470 29.5 15.9 n/a
1998 496 29.0 17.1 n/a
1999 486 29.0 16.8 n/a
2000 468 30.0 15.6 19.4
2001 377 27.5 13.7 14.9
2002 437 27.0 16.2 17.2
2003 437 27.0 16.2 17.2
2004 436 27.5 15.9 11.7
2005 440 29.5 14.9 17
2006 423 28.8 14.7 29.3
2007 382 27.3 14.0 30.1
2008 382 29.0 13.2 36.9
2009 363 28.5 12.7 55.4
2010 349 29.0 12.0 38.7
2011 317 24.3 13.0 37.2
2012 283 23.3 12.1 34.6
2013 285 20.3 14.0 40
2014 289 22.9 12.5 40.1
2015 353 26.0 13.5 46.2
2016 317 25.0 12.6 100
2017 311 28.1 11.0 50.5
2018 324 26.0 12.4 54.6
2019 305 25.6 11.8 55.1
2020 296 25.5 11.6 50.3
2021 277 31.7 8.7 56.7
2022 283 23.0 12.3 57.6
2023 279 23.9 11.6 57.3

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 Salisbury Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,125 (9.2%) $11,062 (90.8%) $12,187
2020 $1,184 (5.8%) $19,352 (94.2%) $20,536
2021 $2,811 (12.2%) $20,247 (87.8%) $23,058
2022 $6,602 (26.8%) $18,032 (73.2%) $24,634

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Salisbury 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 826th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 871st of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Salisbury Elementary School)40.969.5
 28.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury Elementary School)59.158.4
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Salisbury Elementary School)57.638.3
 19.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Salisbury Elementary School)88.376.6
 11.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury Elementary School)70.643.8
 26.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Salisbury Elementary School)40.738.5
 2.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury Elementary School)62.251.3
 10.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Salisbury Elementary School)47.132.6
 14.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury Elementary School)61.845.7
 16.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Salisbury Elementary School)45.543.5
 2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Salisbury Elementary School)88.376.6
 11.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Salisbury Elementary School)63.149.1
 14%
   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 Students305279
 8.5%
African American11
American Indian21
 50%
Asian15
 400%
Hispanic1044
 340%
Pacific Islander00
White278218
 21.6%
Two or More Races1310
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.1%57.3%
 2.3%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 279 students attended Salisbury Elementary School.

Students at Salisbury Elementary School are 78% White, 16% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Salisbury Elementary School ranks 871st of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Salisbury Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pequea Valley Intrmd School
High : Pequea Valley High School


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