Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Public K-3

250 E McMurray Rd
McMurray, PA 15317-2948

(724) 941-6260

District: Peters Township School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,114

Students who attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Peters Township High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 472

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.2%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.2%

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Student Body

Compare Details Pleasant Valley Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Peters Township School District. Racial makeup is: White (92.2%), Hispanic (2.8%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Peters Township School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Elementary School is 17.3. 1 elementary schools in the Peters Township School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Pleasant Valley Elementary School employs 27.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant Valley Elementary School is $14,114. 1 elementary schools in the Peters Township School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pleasant Valley Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Peters Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Peters Township School District 3^rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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by a parent
Thursday, March 23, 2017

After years of living in highly ranked school districts, we've found the best one yet here. Pleasant Valley Elementary in Peters Township is characterized by a rigorous and appropriately challenging curriculum within a wholesome environment. My child's academic aptitude has improved dramatically as well as his interest in... everything. When I checked around asking who should we hope for in a teacher, every answer was every single one. The teachers, staff, and principal are the best at what they do. This is a school that will leave you confident in your child reaching his potential. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Pleasant 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	554	6	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	566
1989	559	4	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	572
1990	583	5	17	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	605
1991	603	8	16	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	627
1992	629	3	17	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	649
1993	627	7	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	645
1994	406	5	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
1995	416	7	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
1996	416	7	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
1997	406	6	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	414
1998	419	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
1999	405	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	409
2000	406	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
2001	424	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
2002	447	6	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
2003	447	6	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
2004	458	6	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	471
2005	442	10	15	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	469
2006	433	4	21	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	463
2007	453	1	24	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	485
2008	445	7	21	4	0	n/a	n/a	12	489
2009	452	3	19	6	0	n/a	n/a	14	494
2010	453	3	17	5	1	n/a	n/a	12	491
2011	428	2	10	8	0	1	23	0	472
2012	396	1	10	8	0	2	18	0	435
2013	381	1	10	7	0	1	21	0	421
2014	347	1	11	10	0	1	15	0	385
2015	347	0	7	7	1	1	12	0	375
2016	338	0	10	9	1	1	14	0	373
2017	357	0	7	10	1	0	15	0	390
2018	381	3	6	6	1	1	9	0	407
2019	393	7	9	11	1	1	9	0	431
2020	406	7	9	10	2	1	4	0	439
2021	430	6	8	12	1	1	7	0	465
2022	436	7	11	14	1	1	9	0	479
2023	435	2	9	13	2	1	10	0	472

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pleasant Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	566	28.7	19.7	n/a
1989	572	28.7	19.9	n/a
1990	605	28.4	21.3	0
1991	627	29.2	21.4	n/a
1992	649	32.4	20.0	n/a
1993	645	28.5	22.6	n/a
1994	417	23.0	18.1	n/a
1995	426	20.0	21.3	n/a
1996	426	20.0	21.3	n/a
1997	414	20.0	20.7	n/a
1998	424	20.0	21.2	n/a
1999	409	22.0	18.6	n/a
2000	408	20.0	20.4	0.7
2001	426	19.5	21.8	0.9
2002	459	21.3	21.5	1.7
2003	459	21.3	21.5	1.7
2004	471	21.9	21.5	1.1
2005	469	21.9	21.4	1.7
2006	463	22.1	21.0	1.1
2007	485	24.1	20.1	1.6
2008	489	24.1	20.3	2.1
2009	494	26.5	18.6	1.9
2010	491	27.1	18.0	2.5
2011	472	26.3	17.9	2.3
2012	435	25.1	17.3	3
2013	421	24.3	17.2	4.3
2014	385	25.1	15.3	3.4
2015	375	25.0	15.0	1.6
2016	373	23.0	16.2	4.3
2017	390	23.6	16.4	4.9
2018	407	23.6	17.1	6.9
2019	431	24.3	17.6	5.8
2020	439	26.3	16.6	3.6
2021	465	25.0	18.5	3.9
2022	479	25.5	18.7	2.7
2023	472	27.2	17.3	11.2

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 Pleasant Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	566	28.7	19.7	n/a
1989	572	28.7	19.9	n/a
1990	605	28.4	21.3	0
1991	627	29.2	21.4	n/a
1992	649	32.4	20.0	n/a
1993	645	28.5	22.6	n/a
1994	417	23.0	18.1	n/a
1995	426	20.0	21.3	n/a
1996	426	20.0	21.3	n/a
1997	414	20.0	20.7	n/a
1998	424	20.0	21.2	n/a
1999	409	22.0	18.6	n/a
2000	408	20.0	20.4	0.7
2001	426	19.5	21.8	0.9
2002	459	21.3	21.5	1.7
2003	459	21.3	21.5	1.7
2004	471	21.9	21.5	1.1
2005	469	21.9	21.4	1.7
2006	463	22.1	21.0	1.1
2007	485	24.1	20.1	1.6
2008	489	24.1	20.3	2.1
2009	494	26.5	18.6	1.9
2010	491	27.1	18.0	2.5
2011	472	26.3	17.9	2.3
2012	435	25.1	17.3	3
2013	421	24.3	17.2	4.3
2014	385	25.1	15.3	3.4
2015	375	25.0	15.0	1.6
2016	373	23.0	16.2	4.3
2017	390	23.6	16.4	4.9
2018	407	23.6	17.1	6.9
2019	431	24.3	17.6	5.8
2020	439	26.3	16.6	3.6
2021	465	25.0	18.5	3.9
2022	479	25.5	18.7	2.7
2023	472	27.2	17.3	11.2

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 Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$220 (1.6%)	$13,341 (98.4%)	$13,561
2020	$185 (1.4%)	$13,342 (98.6%)	$13,527
2021	$293 (2.1%)	$13,512 (97.9%)	$13,805
2022	$225 (1.6%)	$13,889 (98.4%)	$14,114

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasant Valley Elementary School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pleasant Valley Elementary School)	93.7	97.1	3.4%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Valley Elementary School)	96.8	96.2	0.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
All Grades Math (Pleasant Valley Elementary School)	93.7	97.1	3.4%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pleasant Valley Elementary School)	96.8	96.2	0.6%
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	431	472	9.5%
African American	7	2	71.4%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	9	9
Hispanic	11	13	18.2%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	393	435	10.7%
Two or More Races	9	10	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.8%	11.2%	5.4%

Schools Near Pleasant Valley Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pleasant Valley Elementary School	Public	K-3	250 E McMurray Rd	McMurray	15317	Washington County	Peters Township School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 941-6260	472	27	17.3	11.2%	435 (92.2%)	2 (0.4%)	13 (2.8%)	9 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.1%)								(n/a)	93.8			93.8			93.8			93.8	$14,114	$225	$13,889
McMurray Elementary School	Public	4-5	626 E McMurray Rd	McMurray	15317	Washington County	Peters Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 941-5020	633	39	16.3	10.3%	581 (91.8%)	9 (1.4%)	15 (2.4%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.5%)	93.4	23^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	98.5%		92.9	38^th of 1534 public elementary schools	97.5%	15		86.0	83.7	84.8	95.8	95.8		83.2	85.5	84.5	$16,564	$246	$16,318
Borland Manor Elementary School	Public	K-4	30 Giffin Dr	Canonsburg	15317	Washington County	Canon-McMillan School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 745-2700	263	21	12.7	21.3%	230 (87.5%)	8 (3.0%)	8 (3.0%)	8 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	82.7	231^st of 1526 public elementary schools	84.9%		89.1	115^th of 1534 public elementary schools	92.5%	116	76.8	68.2		72.4	88.6	88.6	86.0	66.0		75.8	$15,524	$567	$14,957
Hills-Hendersonville Elementary School	Public	K-4	50 Mayview Rd	Canonsburg	15317	Washington County	Canon-McMillan School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 745-8390	258	15	16.7	24.0%	220 (85.3%)	7 (2.7%)	6 (2.3%)	13 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.7%)	85.3	189^th of 1526 public elementary schools	87.6%		92.2	54^th of 1534 public elementary schools	96.5%	135	67.3	81.0		73.0	97.6	97.6	81.1	69.1		76.0	$12,828	$940	$11,888
Bower Hill Elementary School	Public	K-3	424 Bower Hill Road	Venetia	15367	Washington County	Peters Township School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 941-0913	685	36	18.8	10.2%	620 (90.5%)	5 (0.7%)	18 (2.6%)	24 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.5%)								(n/a)	92.7			92.7			92.2			92.2	$13,970	$92	$13,878
South Central Elementary	Public	K-4	230 S Central Ave	Canonsburg	15317	Washington County	Canon-McMillan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 745-4475	431	30	14.3	44.1%	344 (79.8%)	31 (7.2%)	8 (1.9%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.6%)	62.7	645^th of 1526 public elementary schools	57.7%		69.5	507^th of 1534 public elementary schools	66.9%	138	60.5	61.0		60.7	79.3	79.3	67.5	46.3		57.1	$13,837	$920	$12,917
Streams Elementary School	Public	K-4	1560 Ashlawn Dr	Pittsburgh	15241	Allegheny County	Upper St. Clair School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 833-1600	449	32	14.1	11.6%	365 (81.3%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.7%)	54 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)	93.8	19^th of 1526 public elementary schools	98.8%		93.2	34^th of 1534 public elementary schools	97.8%	15	80.9	88.8		85.3	98.9	98.9	88.2	94.4		91.7	$18,908	$753	$18,154
Wylandville Elementary School	Public	K-4	1254 Route 519	Eighty Four	15330	Washington County	Canon-McMillan School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 222-2507	308	18	17.5	20.8%	272 (88.3%)	10 (3.2%)	8 (2.6%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.9%)	91.3	56^th of 1526 public elementary schools	96.3%		94.1	23^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	98.5%	33	78.8	90.0		84.1	98.3	98.3	80.3	83.4		81.8	$12,171	$727	$11,443
George Washington Elementary School	Public	K-4	515 Clifton Rd	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 854-8546	261	22	11.6	13.4%	234 (89.7%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	11 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.6%)	89	111^th of 1526 public elementary schools	92.7%		88.5	126^th of 1534 public elementary schools	91.8%	15	72.2	80.0		75.9	98.0	98.0	90.8	74.0		82.7	$71	$06	$65
Muse Elementary School	Public	K-4	40 Muse School St	Muse	15350	Washington County	Canon-McMillan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 745-9014	759	44	17.4	31.4%	643 (84.7%)	29 (3.8%)	14 (1.8%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (8.3%)	79.2	306^th of 1526 public elementary schools	79.9%		79.2	298^th of 1534 public elementary schools	80.6%	8	72.2	65.5		68.9	86.6	86.6	77.8	65.8		71.8	$12,437	$691	$11,747

Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Valley Elementary School

How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 472 students attended Pleasant Valley Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Pleasant Valley Elementary School?

Students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Pleasant Valley Elementary School in?

Peters Township School District

What schools do graduates of Pleasant Valley Elementary School attend?

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

High : Peters Township High School

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