Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School

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Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School ranks 612 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 127 students in grades K-6 in Salisbury, Pennsylvania, part of the Salisbury-Elk Lick School District. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, with students scoring well above state averages on standardized tests, particularly in math and science.

Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School has a predominantly white student population, with 96.06% of students identifying as white, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Eagle View Elementary (90.42% white) and Maple Ridge Elementary (92.53% white). The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 62.99%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. However, this rate is still lower than some nearby schools, such as Marclay School (97.67%) and Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School (100%).

Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School's spending per student has increased significantly in recent years, from $13,068 in 2018-2019 to $19,436 in 2021-2022, suggesting a greater investment in the school's resources and facilities. This is higher than the spending per student at some nearby schools, such as Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary ($13,201) and Rockwood Area Elementary ($18,527). The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.2, lower than the nearby schools, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public K-6

196 Smith Ave
Salisbury, PA 15558

(814) 662-2733

District: Salisbury-Elk Lick School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
612^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,436

Students who attend Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.2

Number of students: 127

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.1%

Two or more races:

2.4%

African American:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School ranks better than 60.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.12. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.1%), two or more races (2.4%), Asian (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School is 9.2. (See more...)

Compare Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School employs 13.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School is $19,436.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School 612^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Salisbury-Elk Lick School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Salisbury-Elk Lick School District 386^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	28.05	1013^th	1302	22.2%
2004	42.23	886^th	1308	32.3%
2005	50.28	799^th	1299	38.5%
2006	58.24	759^th	1545	50.9%
2007	61.33	709^th	1555	54.4%
2008	78.77	239^th	1551	84.6%
2009	73.73	372^nd	1549	76.0%
2010	83.04	111^th	1579	93.0%
2011	68.03	563^rd	1597	64.7%
2012	73.53	435^th	1599	72.8%
2013	83.06	132^nd	1519	91.3%
2014	64.99	614^th	1467	58.1%
2015	69.04	499^th	1474	66.1%
2016	78.46	312^th	1554	79.9%
2017	75.96	367^th	1547	76.3%
2018	71.05	480^th	1530	68.6%
2019	67.34	565^th	1544	63.4%
2021	61.65	597^th	1433	58.3%
2022	61.05	664^th	1534	56.7%
2023	64.12	612^th	1534	60.1%

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Rank History for White students at Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.48	614^th	1236	50.3%

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

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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 Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	238	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	238
1989	240	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	241
1990	239	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	240
1991	235	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	236
1992	225	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
1993	240	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	240
1994	241	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	241
1995	241	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	241
1996	241	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	241
1997	243	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	243
1998	234	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
1999	231	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
2000	230	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	230
2001	222	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
2002	194	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
2003	194	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
2004	180	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	180
2005	174	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	174
2006	166	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
2007	137	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
2008	151	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	153
2009	140	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
2010	127	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	129
2011	119	2	0	0	0	0	0	121
2012	133	1	0	0	0	1	0	135
2013	131	2	0	0	0	1	0	134
2014	135	2	0	0	0	0	0	137
2015	142	3	0	0	0	0	0	145
2016	137	2	0	0	0	0	0	139
2017	147	0	1	0	0	4	0	152
2018	148	0	1	0	0	5	0	154
2019	156	0	1	0	0	3	0	160
2020	150	0	3	1	0	3	0	157
2021	145	0	2	1	0	4	0	152
2022	132	0	1	0	0	2	0	135
2023	122	1	1	0	0	3	0	127

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-Elk Lick Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	238	17.0	14.0	n/a
1989	241	15.0	16.0	n/a
1990	240	15.0	16.0	0
1991	236	15.0	15.7	n/a
1992	225	18.0	12.5	n/a
1993	240	19.0	12.6	n/a
1994	241	19.0	12.7	n/a
1995	241	19.0	12.7	n/a
1996	241	19.0	12.7	n/a
1997	243	16.0	15.2	n/a
1998	234	16.0	14.6	n/a
1999	231	16.0	14.4	n/a
2000	230	16.0	14.4	40.9
2001	222	16.0	13.9	48.6
2002	194	15.0	12.9	46.4
2003	194	15.0	12.9	46.4
2004	180	14.0	12.9	53.9
2005	174	17.0	10.2	51.7
2006	166	16.0	10.4	42.2
2007	137	14.0	9.8	49.6
2008	153	12.5	12.2	44.7
2009	142	12.3	11.5	46.5
2010	129	13.0	9.8	47.3
2011	121	14.0	8.6	47.9
2012	135	13.9	9.6	53.3
2013	134	14.8	9.0	49.3
2014	137	13.6	10.0	57.7
2015	145	13.0	11.1	55.2
2016	139	11.0	12.6	50.4
2017	152	13.3	11.3	56.6
2018	154	13.3	11.5	53.9
2019	160	13.3	11.9	53.8
2020	157	12.9	12.0	50.3
2021	152	12.9	11.7	52
2022	135	15.3	8.7	54.1
2023	127	13.7	9.2	63

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-Elk Lick Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	238	17.0	14.0	n/a
1989	241	15.0	16.0	n/a
1990	240	15.0	16.0	0
1991	236	15.0	15.7	n/a
1992	225	18.0	12.5	n/a
1993	240	19.0	12.6	n/a
1994	241	19.0	12.7	n/a
1995	241	19.0	12.7	n/a
1996	241	19.0	12.7	n/a
1997	243	16.0	15.2	n/a
1998	234	16.0	14.6	n/a
1999	231	16.0	14.4	n/a
2000	230	16.0	14.4	40.9
2001	222	16.0	13.9	48.6
2002	194	15.0	12.9	46.4
2003	194	15.0	12.9	46.4
2004	180	14.0	12.9	53.9
2005	174	17.0	10.2	51.7
2006	166	16.0	10.4	42.2
2007	137	14.0	9.8	49.6
2008	153	12.5	12.2	44.7
2009	142	12.3	11.5	46.5
2010	129	13.0	9.8	47.3
2011	121	14.0	8.6	47.9
2012	135	13.9	9.6	53.3
2013	134	14.8	9.0	49.3
2014	137	13.6	10.0	57.7
2015	145	13.0	11.1	55.2
2016	139	11.0	12.6	50.4
2017	152	13.3	11.3	56.6
2018	154	13.3	11.5	53.9
2019	160	13.3	11.9	53.8
2020	157	12.9	12.0	50.3
2021	152	12.9	11.7	52
2022	135	15.3	8.7	54.1
2023	127	13.7	9.2	63

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-Elk Lick Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,504 (19.2%)	$10,563 (80.8%)	$13,068
2020	$3,345 (23.6%)	$10,839 (76.4%)	$14,184
2021	$4,681 (25.9%)	$13,363 (74.1%)	$18,044
2022	$6,886 (35.4%)	$12,549 (64.6%)	$19,436

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 565^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 612^th of 1534 Elementary schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School)	82.6	73.6	9%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School)	86.9	52.7	34.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School)	73.1	70	3.1%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School)	96.1	94.8	1.3%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School)	65.4	55	10.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School)	36.4	6.3	30.1%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School)	50	31.3	18.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School)	47.6	61.1	13.5%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School)	57.1	72.3	15.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School)	60.9	54.8	6.1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School)	96.1	94.8	1.3%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School)	65.2	53.4	11.8%
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	160	127	20.6%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	156	122	21.8%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.8%	63%	9.2%

Schools Near Salisbury-Elk Lick 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
Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School	Public	K-6	196 Smith Ave	Salisbury	15558	Somerset County	Salisbury-Elk Lick School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 662-2733	127	14	9.2	63.0%	122 (96.1%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	64.1	612^th of 1534 public elementary schools	60.1%		61.1	664^th of 1534 public elementary schools	56.7%	52	73.6	70.0	6.3	61.1	54.8	94.8	94.8	52.7	55.0	31.3	72.3	53.4	$19,436	$6,886	$12,549
Meyersdale Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	1345 Shaw Mines Rd	Meyersdale	15552	Somerset County	Meyersdale Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 634-8313	320	31	10.3	59.7%	308 (96.3%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	73.7	415^th of 1534 public elementary schools	72.9%		63.1	619^th of 1534 public elementary schools	59.6%	204	46.9	78.4	52.0		57.4	97.3	97.3	63.3	78.3	66.0		68.4	$20,438	$2,761	$17,677
Rockwood Area Elementary School	Public	K-6	435 Somerset Ave	Rockwood	15557	Somerset County	Rockwood Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 926-4677	297	26	11.4	49.5%	289 (97.3%)	5 (1.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	63	636^th of 1534 public elementary schools	58.5%		62.8	629^th of 1534 public elementary schools	59.0%	7	57.2	48.8	35.7	45.2	47.4	79.5	79.5	64.3	63.2	52.4	66.6	61.8	$18,527	$1,938	$16,588
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	172 Turkeyfoot Rd	Confluence	15424	Somerset County	Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 395-3621	150	15	9.6	100.0%	148 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.6	1270^th of 1534 public elementary schools	17.2%		32	1101^st of 1534 public elementary schools	28.2%	169	23.6	0.0	0.0	13.0	10.5	66.7	66.7	25.0	21.4	25.0	39.1	29.2	$20,237	$1,848	$18,388
Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School	Public	K-4	1025 E Main Street	Berlin	15530	Somerset County	Berlin Brothersvalley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 267-4623	287	24	12.0	42.5%	280 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	59.2	719^th of 1534 public elementary schools	53.1%		65.3	581^st of 1534 public elementary schools	62.1%	138	50.0	58.3			54.1	86.7	86.7	51.7	51.6			51.7	$13,201	$1,930	$11,271
Eagle View Elementary School	Public	3-5	191 Discovery Ln	Somerset	15501	Somerset County	Somerset Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 444-8455	428	38	11.2	58.9%	387 (90.4%)	2 (0.5%)	17 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.9%)	63.1	635^th of 1534 public elementary schools	58.6%		68.4	532^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	65.3%	103	50.7	57.7	53.2		53.8	87.6	87.6	49.3	60.8	60.1		56.5	$16,586	$1,851	$14,735
Maple Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	105 New Centerville Rd	Somerset	15501	Somerset County	Somerset Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 445-6677	522	40	12.9	53.4%	483 (92.5%)	4 (0.8%)	14 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)								(n/a)													$17,672	$1,787	$15,885
Marclay School	Public	K-5	111 Bruceton Road	Markleysburg	15459	Fayette County	Uniontown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 329-4248	86	6	13.2	97.7%	82 (95.3%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	64.5	604^th of 1534 public elementary schools	60.6%		60.4	678^th of 1534 public elementary schools	55.8%	74	92.3	38.5			54.6	71.5	71.5	100.0	46.2			72.7	$18,507	$5,878	$12,629

Frequently Asked Questions about Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School

How many students attend Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 127 students attended Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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Is Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School a good school?

Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School ranks 612^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School?

Students at Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races.

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