Valley Grove Elementary School

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Valley Grove Elementary School ranks 740 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Valley Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 442 students in grades PK-6 in Franklin, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Franklin Area School District. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in science and math, as well as its higher spending per student compared to the state average.

Valley Grove Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.53%) compared to surrounding schools, and it outperforms the state and district averages in math and science proficiency. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's overall math proficiency was 51.1%, compared to 39.3% for the state and 43.3% for the district, while its science proficiency was an impressive 83.6%, much higher than the state (65.6%) and district (66.1%) averages. However, the school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency is slightly lower than the state average, though on par with the district.

Compared to nearby schools, Valley Grove Elementary stands out for its higher spending per student ($16,507 in 2021-2022) and exceptional science proficiency. However, it lags behind some higher-performing schools, such as Oakview Elementary School, in overall math and ELA proficiency. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (62.67%), significantly higher than the surrounding schools. While the school maintains a consistent 3-star rating, its performance for specific subgroups, such as white and disabled students, suggests potential areas for improvement to further enhance the educational experience for all its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

389 Sugarcreek Dr
Franklin, PA 16323-2848

(814) 432-3861

District: Valley Grove School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,507

Students who attend Valley Grove Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Rocky Grove Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 442

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Valley Grove Elementary School ranks better than 51.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.73. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), two or more races (4.8%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley Grove Elementary School is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Valley Grove Elementary School employs 35.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley Grove Elementary School is $16,507.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Valley Grove Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Grove Elementary School 740^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Valley Grove Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

White students:

Valley Grove School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Grove School District 269^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Valley Grove Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Valley Grove Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2010	39.56	1181^st	1579	25.2%
2011	40.52	1202^nd	1597	24.7%
2012	61.61	791^st	1599	50.5%
2013	59.74	768^th	1519	49.4%
2014	54.55	847^th	1467	42.3%
2015	44.65	946^th	1474	35.8%
2016	49.30	937^th	1554	39.7%
2017	52.11	889^th	1547	42.5%
2018	61.76	685^th	1530	55.2%
2019	73.37	439^th	1544	71.6%
2021	59.05	658^th	1433	54.1%
2022	65.00	588^th	1534	61.7%
2023	57.73	740^th	1534	51.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.59	387^th	1414	72.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Valley Grove Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.02	597^th	1043	42.8%

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Rank History for White students at Valley Grove Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.80	803^rd	1236	35.0%

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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 Valley Grove Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	532	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	536
2009	522	12	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	535
2010	556	11	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	571
2011	540	14	0	1	0	0	1	556
2012	516	6	0	0	0	1	0	523
2013	525	4	0	0	0	4	0	533
2014	476	4	0	1	0	4	1	486
2015	491	4	0	2	0	2	0	499
2016	445	5	0	1	0	0	4	455
2017	420	4	0	1	0	0	6	431
2018	414	4	0	0	0	0	7	425
2019	406	4	0	1	2	2	9	424
2020	392	6	0	2	1	0	10	411
2021	407	3	0	3	0	0	18	431
2022	390	4	0	7	0	0	20	421
2023	409	3	0	7	0	2	21	442

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 Valley Grove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	536	39.2	13.7	50
2009	535	39.1	13.7	53.5
2010	571	38.9	14.6	58.3
2011	556	38.7	14.3	56.3
2012	523	36.2	14.4	55.4
2013	533	36.8	14.4	61.9
2014	486	36.7	13.2	62.6
2015	499	34.0	14.6	57.3
2016	455	33.0	13.7	60.2
2017	431	33.0	13.0	57.8
2018	425	32.4	13.1	58.1
2019	424	31.7	13.3	62.7
2020	411	33.3	12.3	60.3
2021	431	33.4	12.8	55
2022	421	33.8	12.4	48.5
2023	442	35.8	12.3	62.7

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 Valley Grove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	536	39.2	13.7	50
2009	535	39.1	13.7	53.5
2010	571	38.9	14.6	58.3
2011	556	38.7	14.3	56.3
2012	523	36.2	14.4	55.4
2013	533	36.8	14.4	61.9
2014	486	36.7	13.2	62.6
2015	499	34.0	14.6	57.3
2016	455	33.0	13.7	60.2
2017	431	33.0	13.0	57.8
2018	425	32.4	13.1	58.1
2019	424	31.7	13.3	62.7
2020	411	33.3	12.3	60.3
2021	431	33.4	12.8	55
2022	421	33.8	12.4	48.5
2023	442	35.8	12.3	62.7

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 Valley Grove Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$596 (3.9%)	$14,543 (96.1%)	$15,139
2020	$680 (4.4%)	$14,720 (95.6%)	$15,400
2021	$1,038 (6.7%)	$14,430 (93.3%)	$15,468
2022	$1,819 (11.0%)	$14,688 (89.0%)	$16,507

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley Grove Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 439^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 740^th of 1534 Elementary schools	19.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Valley Grove Elementary School)	83.6	68.2	15.4%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Valley Grove Elementary School)	83.7	53.8	29.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Valley Grove Elementary School)	70.9	57.1	13.8%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Valley Grove Elementary School)	92.7	83.6	9.1%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Grove Elementary School)	67.2	48.2	19%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Valley Grove Elementary School)	56	54.9	1.1%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Grove Elementary School)	67.8	64.7	3.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Valley Grove Elementary School)	44.3	23.7	20.6%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Grove Elementary School)	63.9	40.7	23.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Valley Grove Elementary School)	62.5	51.1	11.4%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Valley Grove Elementary School)	92.7	83.6	9.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Valley Grove Elementary School)	70	51.5	18.5%
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	424	442	4.2%
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	7	600%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	406	409	0.7%
Two or More Races	9	21	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.7%	62.7%	0.1%

Schools Near Valley Grove 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
Valley Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	389 Sugarcreek Dr	Franklin	16323	Venango County	Valley Grove School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 432-3861	442	36	12.3	62.7%	409 (92.5%)	3 (0.7%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	21 (4.8%)	57.7	740^th of 1534 public elementary schools	51.8%		65	588^th of 1534 public elementary schools	61.7%	152	68.2	57.1	54.9	23.7	51.1	83.6	83.6	53.8	48.2	64.7	40.7	51.5	$16,507	$1,819	$14,688
Central Elementary School	Public	K-6	1276 Otter St	Franklin	16323	Venango County	Franklin Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 432-8419	397	33	11.9	100.0%	336 (84.6%)	10 (2.5%)	12 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.8%)	42.2	985^th of 1534 public elementary schools	35.8%		27.2	1140^th of 1534 public elementary schools	25.7%	155	54.5	27.1	23.9	45.6	36.9	82.7	82.7	54.6	32.2	26.7	54.3	41.3	$18,124	$1,178	$16,946
Sandycreek Elementary School	Public	K-6	297 Pone Lane	Franklin	16323	Venango County	Franklin Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 432-3819	330	25	13.0	100.0%	299 (90.6%)	4 (1.2%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.4%)	37.5	1057^th of 1534 public elementary schools	31.1%		48.2	919^th of 1534 public elementary schools	40.1%	138	50.0	35.8	31.5	28.0	35.6	70.8	70.8	40.5	52.4	31.5	46.0	42.0	$19,053	$1,238	$17,815
Smedley Street School	Public	K-1	310 Smedley St	Oil City	16301	Venango County	Oil City Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 676-2294	102	9	10.7	100.0%	83 (81.4%)	4 (3.9%)	8 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.9%)								(n/a)													$18,452	$2,865	$15,587
Seventh Street School	Public	2-4	102 W 7th St	Oil City	16301	Venango County	Oil City Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 677-3029	156	15	10.5	100.0%	144 (92.3%)	5 (3.2%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	44.3	958^th of 1534 public elementary schools	37.5%		43.7	988^th of 1534 public elementary schools	35.6%	30	57.5	25.5			41.5	83.0	83.0	42.5	44.7			43.6	$16,878	$1,968	$14,911
Cranberry Elementary School	Public	K-6	3 Education Dr	Seneca	16346	Venango County	Cranberry Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 676-1871	606	44	13.8	45.9%	583 (96.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.3%)	51.2	852^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	44.5%		53.3	831^st of 1534 public elementary schools	45.8%	21	52.1	44.3	40.5	30.4	41.0	75.0	75.0	56.3	55.7	53.2	48.5	53.1	$15,094	$496	$14,598
Hasson Heights School	Public	K-4	833 Grandview Rd	Oil City	16301	Venango County	Oil City Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 677-8021	385	35	11.0	100.0%	331 (86.0%)	21 (5.5%)	14 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.7%)	60.7	683^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	55.5%		47	941^st of 1534 public elementary schools	38.7%	258	60.3	42.0			50.7	91.3	91.3	53.9	55.0			54.5	$16,525	$1,830	$14,695
Cochranton Elementary School	Public	K-6	225 South Franklin Street	Cochranton	16314	Crawford County	Crawford Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 425-2105	336	22	15.2	99.1%	320 (95.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)	47.5	914^th of 1534 public elementary schools	40.4%		51.5	871^st of 1534 public elementary schools	43.2%	43	35.6	46.3	46.2	33.4	40.4	70.4	70.4	41.3	42.6	61.5	60.0	50.5	$14,541	$2,862	$11,678
Oakview Elementary School	Public	K-5	1387 School Rd	Stoneboro	16153	Mercer County	Lakeview School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 376-7911	376	42	8.9	48.7%	362 (96.3%)	4 (1.1%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	85	191^st of 1534 public elementary schools	87.5%		83.3	233^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	84.8%	42	76.2	67.8	64.5		69.6	93.2	93.2	76.2	76.3	70.5		74.3	$23,147	$3,772	$19,375
Victory Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1819 Georgetown Rd	Harrisville	16038	Butler County	Franklin Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 786-7311	223	23	9.5	100.0%	210 (94.2%)	3 (1.3%)	5 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	34	1088^th of 1534 public elementary schools	29.1%		24.7	1168^th of 1534 public elementary schools	23.9%	80	36.0	39.3	20.0	40.0	33.1	64.3	64.3	40.0	35.7	22.9	60.0	39.0	$18,481	$1,201	$17,280

Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Grove Elementary School

Is Valley Grove Elementary School a good school?

Valley Grove Elementary School ranks 740^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Valley Grove Elementary School?

Students at Valley Grove Elementary School are 93% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Valley Grove Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 442 students attended Valley Grove Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Valley Grove Elementary School attend?

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

High : Rocky Grove Junior/Senior High School

What district is Valley Grove Elementary School in?

Valley Grove School District

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