Salford Hills Elementary School

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Salford Hills Elementary School ranks 155 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Salford Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania, serving 454 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Souderton Area School District, which is ranked 100 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Salford Hills Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with students performing exceptionally well on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) tests. In the 2022-2023 school year, 75.5% of Salford Hills students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 53.5% for the Souderton Area School District and 39.3% for the state of Pennsylvania. The school's PSSA Science proficiency rate was an impressive 94.3%, significantly higher than the district's 75.6% and the state's 65.6%. In PSSA English Language Arts, 75.4% of Salford Hills students were proficient or better, compared to 67.1% for the district and 53.8% for the state.

While Salford Hills Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, the school's student population is less diverse than some of the surrounding schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of White students (88.55%) compared to the district and state averages, and a lower percentage of minority students. Additionally, only 16.08% of Salford Hills students receive free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly lower than the nearby West Broad Street Elementary (38.3%) and Franconia Elementary (32.93%). This suggests that the school may need to focus on strategies to attract and support a more diverse student population, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities.

Detail:

Public K-5

2721 Barndt Rd
Harleysville, PA 19438-1198

(610) 287-9197

District: Souderton Area School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,956

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 454

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.5%

Hispanic:

3.7%

Asian:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Salford Hills Elementary School ranks better than 89.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Souderton Area School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.15. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.5%), Hispanic (3.7%), Asian (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Souderton Area School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salford Hills Elementary School is 13.3, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Souderton Area School District! (See more...)

Compare Salford Hills Elementary School employs 34 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salford Hills Elementary School is $22,956. 4 elementary schools in the Souderton Area School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Salford Hills Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Salford Hills Elementary School 155^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Salford Hills Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

White students:

Souderton Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Souderton Area School District 100^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Salford Hills Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Salford Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	82.49	212^th	1474	85.6%
2016	83.76	201^st	1554	87.1%
2017	83.12	215^th	1547	86.1%
2018	88.39	91^st	1530	94.1%
2019	87.59	118^th	1544	92.4%
2021	88.29	112^th	1433	92.2%
2022	90.06	93^rd	1534	93.9%
2023	87.15	155^th	1534	89.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salford Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.19	129^th	1414	90.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Salford Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	81.64	119^th	1043	88.6%

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Rank History for White students at Salford Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	83.02	159^th	1236	87.1%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Salford Hills Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	413	8	14	4	3	0	2	444
2015	399	10	14	11	2	2	0	438
2016	424	5	15	15	1	2	0	462
2017	416	8	13	16	1	2	0	456
2018	424	4	14	14	1	2	0	459
2019	415	4	11	16	2	2	0	450
2020	412	3	13	17	1	2	0	448
2021	387	7	13	15	1	0	0	423
2022	371	12	15	15	1	0	3	417
2023	402	9	15	17	1	0	10	454

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

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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 Salford Hills Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	444	32.2	13.7	11.3
2015	438	31.0	14.1	13
2016	462	34.0	13.5	12.1
2017	456	30.3	15.0	12.1
2018	459	33.7	13.6	11.8
2019	450	29.6	15.1	11.1
2020	448	29.9	14.9	8
2021	423	33.6	12.5	11.6
2022	417	31.1	13.3	10.8
2023	454	34.0	13.3	16.1

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 Salford Hills Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	444	32.2	13.7	11.3
2015	438	31.0	14.1	13
2016	462	34.0	13.5	12.1
2017	456	30.3	15.0	12.1
2018	459	33.7	13.6	11.8
2019	450	29.6	15.1	11.1
2020	448	29.9	14.9	8
2021	423	33.6	12.5	11.6
2022	417	31.1	13.3	10.8
2023	454	34.0	13.3	16.1

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 Salford Hills Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$326 (2.0%)	$15,859 (98.0%)	$16,186
2020	$227 (1.4%)	$16,105 (98.6%)	$16,332
2021	$917 (4.0%)	$22,123 (96.0%)	$23,040
2022	$968 (4.2%)	$21,987 (95.8%)	$22,956

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Salford Hills Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 118^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 155^th of 1534 Elementary schools	2.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Salford Hills Elementary School)	79.3	75.4	3.9%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salford Hills Elementary School)	81.8	66.3	15.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Salford Hills Elementary School)	75.6	80.6	5%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Salford Hills Elementary School)	91	94.3	3.3%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Salford Hills Elementary School)	85.9	80.7	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Salford Hills Elementary School)	85.3	69.3	16%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Salford Hills Elementary School)	87.5	78.7	8.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Salford Hills Elementary School)	80.2	75.5	4.7%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Salford Hills Elementary School)	91	94.3	3.3%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Salford Hills Elementary School)	85.1	75.4	9.7%
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	450	454	0.9%
African American	4	9	125%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	11	15	36.4%
Hispanic	16	17	6.3%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	415	402	3.1%
Two or More Races	0	10
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.1%	16.1%	5%

Schools Near Salford Hills 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
Salford Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	2721 Barndt Rd	Harleysville	19438	Montgomery County	Souderton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 287-9197	454	34	13.3	16.1%	402 (88.5%)	9 (2.0%)	17 (3.7%)	15 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	87.1	155^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.9%		90.1	93^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	93.9%	62	75.4	80.6	69.3				75.5	94.3		94.3	66.3	80.7	78.7				75.4	$22,956	$968	$21,987
Vernfield Elementary School	Public	K-5	960 Long Mill Road	Telford	18969	Montgomery County	Souderton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 721-0606	501	38	13.2	19.2%	415 (82.8%)	14 (2.8%)	32 (6.4%)	28 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	78.8	311^th of 1534 public elementary schools	79.7%		81.7	256^th of 1534 public elementary schools	83.3%	55	63.3	63.0	67.4				64.6	87.6		87.6	57.5	77.8	77.9				71.2	$33,423	$964	$32,458
Marlborough Elementary School	Public	K-3	1450 Gravel Pike	Green Lane	18054	Montgomery County	Upper Perkiomen School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 541-7299	430	27	16.1	28.1%	359 (83.5%)	15 (3.5%)	32 (7.4%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.0%)								(n/a)	77.5						77.5				74.7						74.7	$16,349	$634	$15,715
Oak Ridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	465 Moyer Rd	Harleysville	19438	Montgomery County	Souderton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 256-6633	435	36	12.0	17.5%	332 (76.3%)	36 (8.3%)	26 (6.0%)	29 (6.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	80.7	273^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	82.2%		83	238^th of 1534 public elementary schools	84.5%	35	68.0	63.5	64.3				65.3	87.3		87.3	68.4	71.4	75.0				71.7	$26,005	$721	$25,284
Schwenksville Elementary School	Public	K-5	55 2nd Street	Schwenksville	19473	Montgomery County	Perkiomen Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 879-8770	485	40	12.2	27.0%	394 (81.2%)	23 (4.7%)	48 (9.9%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.3%)	75.1	373^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	75.7%		80.8	276^th of 1534 public elementary schools	82.0%	97	62.5	47.4	58.8				55.9	92.3		92.3	68.7	71.8	68.2				69.6	$20,925	$718	$20,207
Franconia Elementary School	Public	K-5	366 Harleysville Pike	Souderton	18964	Montgomery County	Souderton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 723-2596	416	40	10.4	32.9%	317 (76.2%)	13 (3.1%)	55 (13.2%)	22 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	75.3	367^th of 1534 public elementary schools	76.1%		72.7	439^th of 1534 public elementary schools	71.4%	72	50.0	68.1	62.8				61.4	82.6		82.6	57.7	69.5	75.2				69.1	$23,006	$923	$22,083
New Hanover-Upper Frederick Elementary	Public	K-5	2547 Big Rd	Frederick	19435	Montgomery County	Boyertown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 754-9580	583	36	16.3	14.9%	515 (88.3%)	18 (3.1%)	30 (5.1%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.1%)	65.1	595^th of 1534 public elementary schools	61.2%		63.1	620^th of 1534 public elementary schools	59.6%	25	61.3	46.9	55.3				54.4	83.4		83.4	55.9	56.2	65.9				59.4	$18,423	$435	$17,988
West Broad Street Elementary School	Public	K-5	342 W Broad St	Souderton	18964	Montgomery County	Souderton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 723-1711	376	40	9.4	38.3%	234 (62.2%)	23 (6.1%)	79 (21.0%)	31 (8.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	75.2	372^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	75.7%		81.2	271^st of 1534 public elementary schools	82.3%	101	59.6	71.2	44.7				59.7	87.7		87.7	67.3	69.9	67.2				68.4
Souderton Charter School Collaborative	Public, Charter	K-8	110 E Broad Street	Souderton	18964	Montgomery County	Souderton Charter School Collaborative	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 721-4560	239	23	10.5		120 (50.2%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (8.8%)	71 (29.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	25 (10.5%)	93.8	27^th of 1534 public elementary schools	98.2%		90.9	78^th of 1534 public elementary schools	94.9%	51	82.2	80.0	80.8	81.4	83.3	60.0	78.7	96.5	85.0	91.8	78.6	93.4	84.6	92.6	95.9	90.0	89.1	$18,028	$583	$17,445
Skippack Elementary School	Public	K-5	4081 Heckler Rd	Collegeville	19426	Montgomery County	Perkiomen Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 409-6060	583	44	13.3	12.5%	468 (80.3%)	28 (4.8%)	24 (4.1%)	42 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.4%)	90.8	78^th of 1534 public elementary schools	94.9%		89.6	103^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	93.3%	25	72.8	85.1	70.8				75.7	100.0		100.0	77.2	89.5	82.1				82.8	$18,316	$482	$17,834

Frequently Asked Questions about Salford Hills Elementary School

Is Salford Hills Elementary School a good school?

Salford Hills Elementary School ranks 155^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Salford Hills Elementary School in?

Souderton Area School District

What is the racial makeup of Salford Hills Elementary School?

Students at Salford Hills Elementary School are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Salford Hills Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 454 students attended Salford Hills Elementary School.

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