Is Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School a good school?

Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.2% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

How many students attend Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 150 students attended Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School?

Students at Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School are 99% White, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School

Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School

Summary:

Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School is a public elementary school in Confluence, Pennsylvania, serving 150 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District, which is ranked 512 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (98.67%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with PSSA test scores that are significantly lower than state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school also has a very high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite a steady increase in spending per student, from $13,383 in 2018-2019 to $20,237 in 2021-2022, the school's academic performance has declined over the years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Eagle View Elementary School and Meyersdale Area Elementary School, Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School is the lowest-performing, with significantly lower PSSA proficiency rates. This stark contrast suggests the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational practices, resource allocation, and community engagement strategies to address the challenges it faces and improve outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

172 Turkeyfoot Rd
Confluence, PA 15424-2420

(814) 395-3621

District: Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1270^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,237

Students who attend Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 150

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.7%

Hispanic:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School ranks worse than 82.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.64. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.7%), Hispanic (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School is 9.6. (See more...)

Compare Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School employs 15.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School is $20,237.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School 1270^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District 512^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	5.60	1203^rd	1302	7.6%
2004	42.68	879^th	1308	32.8%
2005	67.29	475^th	1299	63.4%
2006	73.76	388^th	1545	74.9%
2007	55.07	855^th	1555	45.0%
2008	41.18	1129^th	1551	27.2%
2009	22.56	1329^th	1549	14.2%
2010	21.86	1365^th	1579	13.6%
2011	31.13	1297^th	1597	18.8%
2012	64.30	719^th	1599	55.0%
2013	51.56	943^rd	1519	37.9%
2014	37.07	1101^st	1467	24.9%
2015	37.94	1030^th	1474	30.1%
2016	47.49	971^st	1554	37.5%
2017	52.82	871^st	1547	43.7%
2018	45.38	999^th	1530	34.7%
2019	47.29	971^st	1544	37.1%
2021	28.98	1078^th	1433	24.8%
2022	32.04	1101^st	1534	28.2%
2023	15.64	1270^th	1534	17.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.00	1232^nd	1414	12.9%

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Rank History for White students at Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	2.81	1221^st	1236	1.2%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department 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 Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	308	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	308
1989	279	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	279
1990	306	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	306
1991	281	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	281
1992	281	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	281
1993	280	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	280
1994	271	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	273
1995	217	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	219
1996	217	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	219
1997	202	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	205
1998	204	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	207
1999	199	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	202
2000	198	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	202
2001	199	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	202
2002	206	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	209
2003	206	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	209
2004	200	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	202
2005	201	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	204
2006	224	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	227
2007	212	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	215
2008	215	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	218
2009	221	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	225
2010	235	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	237
2011	230	0	1	2	0	1	234
2012	196	0	1	0	0	0	197
2013	213	0	0	0	0	0	213
2014	225	0	2	0	0	0	227
2015	214	0	0	0	0	0	214
2016	199	0	0	0	0	1	200
2017	170	0	1	0	0	0	171
2018	183	0	3	0	0	2	188
2019	175	0	4	0	0	2	181
2020	157	0	6	0	0	1	164
2021	144	0	5	0	0	1	150
2022	141	0	2	0	0	1	144
2023	148	0	2	0	0	0	150

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 Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	308	17.0	18.1	n/a
1989	279	17.0	16.4	n/a
1990	306	17.0	18.0	0
1991	281	17.0	16.5	n/a
1992	281	17.0	16.5	n/a
1993	280	15.0	18.7	n/a
1994	273	15.0	18.2	n/a
1995	219	13.5	16.2	n/a
1996	219	13.5	16.2	n/a
1997	205	12.5	16.4	n/a
1998	207	14.0	14.8	n/a
1999	202	14.0	14.4	n/a
2000	202	16.0	12.6	86.6
2001	202	16.0	12.6	86.6
2002	209	14.0	14.9	73.2
2003	209	14.0	14.9	73.2
2004	202	17.5	11.5	74.3
2005	204	17.0	12.0	75
2006	227	17.0	13.4	77.5
2007	215	16.0	13.4	89.3
2008	218	39.0	5.6	72.5
2009	225	15.5	14.5	86.2
2010	237	18.5	12.8	48.1
2011	234	20.2	11.5	54.3
2012	197	19.3	10.1	54.3
2013	213	20.4	10.4	63.4
2014	227	19.1	11.8	66.5
2015	214	18.0	11.8	60.3
2016	200	16.0	12.5	75
2017	171	15.5	11.0	100
2018	188	14.5	12.9	100
2019	181	15.6	11.6	100
2020	164	14.1	11.5	99.4
2021	150	15.1	9.8	100
2022	144	15.4	9.2	97.9
2023	150	15.4	9.6	100

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 Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	308	17.0	18.1	n/a
1989	279	17.0	16.4	n/a
1990	306	17.0	18.0	0
1991	281	17.0	16.5	n/a
1992	281	17.0	16.5	n/a
1993	280	15.0	18.7	n/a
1994	273	15.0	18.2	n/a
1995	219	13.5	16.2	n/a
1996	219	13.5	16.2	n/a
1997	205	12.5	16.4	n/a
1998	207	14.0	14.8	n/a
1999	202	14.0	14.4	n/a
2000	202	16.0	12.6	86.6
2001	202	16.0	12.6	86.6
2002	209	14.0	14.9	73.2
2003	209	14.0	14.9	73.2
2004	202	17.5	11.5	74.3
2005	204	17.0	12.0	75
2006	227	17.0	13.4	77.5
2007	215	16.0	13.4	89.3
2008	218	39.0	5.6	72.5
2009	225	15.5	14.5	86.2
2010	237	18.5	12.8	48.1
2011	234	20.2	11.5	54.3
2012	197	19.3	10.1	54.3
2013	213	20.4	10.4	63.4
2014	227	19.1	11.8	66.5
2015	214	18.0	11.8	60.3
2016	200	16.0	12.5	75
2017	171	15.5	11.0	100
2018	188	14.5	12.9	100
2019	181	15.6	11.6	100
2020	164	14.1	11.5	99.4
2021	150	15.1	9.8	100
2022	144	15.4	9.2	97.9
2023	150	15.4	9.6	100

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 Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$616 (4.6%)	$12,767 (95.4%)	$13,383
2020	$957 (5.7%)	$15,922 (94.3%)	$16,880
2021	$1,705 (8.9%)	$17,444 (91.1%)	$19,149
2022	$1,848 (9.1%)	$18,388 (90.9%)	$20,237

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Turkeyfoot Valley Area 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 971^st of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1270^th of 1534 Elementary schools	19.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School)	58	23.6	34.4%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School)	64.5	25	39.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School)	46.2	0	46.2%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School)	84.6	66.7	17.9%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School)	57.7	21.4	36.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School)	54.1	0	54.1%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School)	50	25	25%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School)	27.6	13	14.6%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School)	41.4	39.1	2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School)	46.4	10.5	35.9%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School)	84.6	66.7	17.9%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School)	53.7	29.2	24.5%
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	181	150	17.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	2	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	175	148	15.4%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Turkeyfoot Valley Area 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
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
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
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
Wharton School	Public	K-5	136 Elliotsville Road	Farmington	15437	Fayette County	Uniontown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 329-5510	165	11	15.4	80.6%	154 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.2%)	57.4	750^th of 1534 public elementary schools	51.1%		56.1	766^th of 1534 public elementary schools	50.1%	16	48.4	39.1	46.7		45.2	73.9	73.9	51.6	61.9	73.3		62.2	$18,184	$5,226	$12,958
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
Springfield Elementary School	Public	K-5	14 School House Road	Normalville	15469	Fayette County	Connellsville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 455-3191	304	25	12.1	100.0%	302 (99.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	31.8	1115^th of 1534 public elementary schools	27.3%		34.2	1081^st of 1534 public elementary schools	29.5%	34	50.0	30.9	22.2		35.0	69.0	69.0	42.8	39.1	30.6		37.8	$18,981	$3,248	$15,733
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
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

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