Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School

Summary:

Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Confluence, Pennsylvania, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 150 students. The school is part of the Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District, which is ranked 505 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past 10 years, with proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts significantly below the state averages. The school's performance is particularly low for specific student subgroups, such as White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This is likely due to the school's location in a rural, low-income area, where the surrounding community's socioeconomic factors may be impacting student achievement.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Eagle View Elementary School, Maple Ridge Elementary School, and Wharton School, generally perform significantly better than Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts. These nearby schools also have lower percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a more socioeconomically diverse student population. Despite the high per-student spending at Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School, the school's small size and limited resources may also be contributing to its struggles to provide a comprehensive educational program and support services 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:
1329th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,237 Help


Students who attend Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  150

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.7%
Hispanic:
1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School ranks worse than 87.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.7%), Hispanic (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School is 9.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School is $20,237.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School 1329th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District 505th of 610 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2003 5.60 1203rd 1302 7.6%
2004 42.68 879th 1308 32.8%
2005 67.29 475th 1299 63.4%
2006 73.76 388th 1545 74.9%
2007 55.07 855th 1555 45.0%
2008 41.18 1129th 1551 27.2%
2009 22.56 1329th 1549 14.2%
2010 21.86 1365th 1579 13.6%
2011 31.13 1297th 1597 18.8%
2012 64.30 719th 1599 55.0%
2013 51.56 943rd 1519 37.9%
2014 37.07 1101st 1467 24.9%
2015 37.94 1030th 1474 30.1%
2016 47.49 971st 1554 37.5%
2017 52.82 871st 1547 43.7%
2018 45.38 999th 1530 34.7%
2019 47.29 971st 1544 37.1%
2021 28.98 1078th 1433 24.8%
2022 32.04 1101st 1534 28.2%
2023 15.64 1270th 1534 17.2%
2024 12.00 1329th 1526 12.9%
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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 1232nd 1414 12.9%
2024 9.25 1337th 1432 6.6%
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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 1221st 1236 1.2%
2024 2.23 1216th 1229 1.1%
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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.

Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School Test Scores
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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 Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 308 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1989 279 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1990 306 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1991 281 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1992 281 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1993 280 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1994 271 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1995 217 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1996 217 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1997 202 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1998 204 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1999 199 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2000 198 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2001 199 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2002 206 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2003 206 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2004 200 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2005 201 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 204
2006 224 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 227
2007 212 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 215
2008 215 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 218
2009 221 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 225
2010 235 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 237
2011 230 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 234
2012 196 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 197
2013 213 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 213
2014 225 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 227
2015 214 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 214
2016 199 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 200
2017 170 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 171
2018 183 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 188
2019 175 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 181
2020 157 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 164
2021 144 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 150
2022 141 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 144
2023 148 0 0 2 0 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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 971st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1270th 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)5823.6
 34.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School)64.525
 39.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School)46.20
 46.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School)84.666.7
 17.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School)57.721.4
 36.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School)54.10
 54.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School)5025
 25%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School)27.613
 14.6%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School)41.439.1
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School)46.410.5
 35.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School)84.666.7
 17.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School)53.729.2
 24.5%
   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 Students181150
 17.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic42
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White175148
 15.4%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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

Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.9% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students who attend Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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