Wyalusing Valley Elementary School

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Wyalusing Valley Elementary School ranks 784 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wyalusing Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 645 students in grades K-6 in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Wyalusing Area School District. This school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, particularly in science, and does so with lower per-student spending compared to nearby schools.

Wyalusing Valley Elementary's test scores are impressive, with proficiency rates of 54.5% in English Language Arts, 43.6% in Math, and an outstanding 79.7% in Science, all exceeding the state averages. The school's performance is especially strong in Science, where it surpasses the state average by over 14 percentage points. Additionally, Wyalusing Valley Elementary serves a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 57.67% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, yet it still manages to outperform nearby schools like Tunkhannock Area Primary Center and Tunkhannock Area Intermediate School, which have even higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

What's more, Wyalusing Valley Elementary achieves these strong academic results while spending only $13,358 per student, which is significantly lower than the per-student spending at nearby schools like Elk Lake Elementary ($18,420) and the Tunkhannock Area schools ($20,745 and $23,917). This suggests that Wyalusing Valley Elementary is able to deliver quality education in a cost-effective manner, making it an interesting case study for understanding how to provide excellent learning opportunities for students, even in the face of limited resources.

Detail:

Public K-6

11450 Wyalusing-New Albany Rd
Wyalusing, PA 18853

(570) 746-1600

District: Wyalusing Area School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,358

Students who attend Wyalusing Valley Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Wyalusing Valley Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 645

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.5%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wyalusing Valley Elementary School ranks worse than 51.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.01. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.5%), two or more races (3.3%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wyalusing Valley Elementary School is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Wyalusing Valley Elementary School employs 45.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wyalusing Valley Elementary School is $13,358.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wyalusing Valley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wyalusing Valley Elementary School 784^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Wyalusing Valley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Wyalusing Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wyalusing Area School District 283^rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wyalusing Valley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wyalusing Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2013	47.38	1007^th	1519	33.7%
2014	38.01	1088^th	1467	25.8%
2015	34.81	1064^th	1474	27.8%
2016	39.02	1086^th	1554	30.1%
2017	38.03	1094^th	1547	29.3%
2018	30.77	1148^th	1530	25.0%
2019	40.55	1061^st	1544	31.3%
2021	42.68	933^rd	1433	34.9%
2022	53.15	836^th	1534	45.5%
2023	55.01	784^th	1534	48.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.44	771^st	1414	45.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Wyalusing Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.41	607^th	1043	41.8%

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Rank History for White students at Wyalusing Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.40	873^rd	1236	29.4%

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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 Wyalusing Valley Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	739	4	0	11	8	16	778
2013	697	0	0	12	1	21	731
2014	686	0	0	13	3	24	726
2015	685	0	0	14	1	21	721
2016	668	1	0	13	1	18	701
2017	648	0	0	13	1	19	681
2018	675	1	0	14	0	23	713
2019	683	2	0	13	0	24	722
2020	679	4	1	10	0	20	714
2021	643	5	1	8	0	20	677
2022	614	6	0	11	0	19	650
2023	603	5	1	15	0	21	645

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 Wyalusing Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	778	50.6	15.3	43.7
2013	731	49.1	14.8	44
2014	726	47.1	15.4	42.8
2015	721	48.0	15.0	43.8
2016	701	49.0	14.3	48.5
2017	681	45.0	15.1	53.9
2018	713	44.7	15.9	52.7
2019	722	45.7	15.7	49.4
2020	714	45.4	15.7	48.2
2021	677	44.9	15.0	47.1
2022	650	46.1	14.0	50.6
2023	645	45.2	14.2	57.7

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 Wyalusing Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	778	50.6	15.3	43.7
2013	731	49.1	14.8	44
2014	726	47.1	15.4	42.8
2015	721	48.0	15.0	43.8
2016	701	49.0	14.3	48.5
2017	681	45.0	15.1	53.9
2018	713	44.7	15.9	52.7
2019	722	45.7	15.7	49.4
2020	714	45.4	15.7	48.2
2021	677	44.9	15.0	47.1
2022	650	46.1	14.0	50.6
2023	645	45.2	14.2	57.7

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 Wyalusing Valley Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$571 (4.3%)	$12,785 (95.7%)	$13,356
2020	$572 (4.4%)	$12,450 (95.6%)	$13,023
2021	$819 (5.4%)	$14,453 (94.6%)	$15,272
2022	$730 (5.5%)	$12,628 (94.5%)	$13,358

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wyalusing Valley Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1061^st of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 784^th of 1534 Elementary schools	17.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Wyalusing Valley Elementary School)	42.2	45.9	3.7%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wyalusing Valley Elementary School)	59.1	56.3	2.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Wyalusing Valley Elementary School)	31.7	44.9	13.2%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Wyalusing Valley Elementary School)	88.4	79.7	8.7%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wyalusing Valley Elementary School)	54.8	47.2	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Wyalusing Valley Elementary School)	18.8	39.5	20.7%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wyalusing Valley Elementary School)	49	50	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Wyalusing Valley Elementary School)	36.9	44.3	7.4%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wyalusing Valley Elementary School)	59.4	64.8	5.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Wyalusing Valley Elementary School)	32.3	43.6	11.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Wyalusing Valley Elementary School)	88.4	79.7	8.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wyalusing Valley Elementary School)	55.6	54.5	1.1%
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	722	645	10.7%
African American	2	5	150%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	13	15	15.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	683	603	11.7%
Two or More Races	24	21	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.4%	57.7%	8.2%

Schools Near Wyalusing Valley 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
Wyalusing Valley Elementary School	Public	K-6	11450 Wyalusing-New Albany Rd	Wyalusing	18853	Bradford County	Wyalusing Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 746-1600	645	45	14.2	57.7%	603 (93.5%)	5 (0.8%)	15 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.3%)	55	784^th of 1534 public elementary schools	48.9%		53.2	836^th of 1534 public elementary schools	45.5%	52	45.9	44.9	39.5	44.3	43.6	79.7	79.7	56.3	47.2	50.0	64.8	54.5	$13,358	$730	$12,628
Towanda Area Elementary School	Public	3-6	420 State St	Towanda	18848	Bradford County	Towanda Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 265-6131	443	32	13.6	100.0%	425 (95.9%)	7 (1.6%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	52	842^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	45.1%		50.5	888^th of 1534 public elementary schools	42.1%	46	46.7	32.1	48.1	44.3	42.8	71.9	71.9	57.1	50.0	55.8	50.5	53.3	$19,327	$1,698	$17,629
Morrow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	101 North Fourth Street	Towanda	18848	Bradford County	Towanda Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 265-4991	350	22	15.6	100.0%	340 (97.1%)	4 (1.1%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)								(n/a)													$19,501	$1,713	$17,788
Northeast Bradford Elementary School	Public	K-6	210 Panther Lane	Rome	18837	Bradford County	Northeast Bradford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 744-2521	344	28	12.5	47.7%	327 (95.1%)	5 (1.5%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	61.1	672^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	56.2%		71.4	473^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	69.2%	199	45.4	51.0	50.0	44.2	47.8	74.0	74.0	63.6	63.8	50.0	62.8	59.9	$21,715	$3,380	$18,335
Elk Lake Elementary School	Public	K-6	2380 Elk Lake School Road	Dimock	18844	Susquehanna County	Elk Lake School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 278-1106	554	48	11.5	43.7%	497 (89.7%)	2 (0.4%)	45 (8.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	52.4	835^th of 1534 public elementary schools	45.6%		51.2	874^th of 1534 public elementary schools	43.0%	39	47.6	52.0	36.3	50.0	46.2	74.1	74.1	53.8	46.8	46.3	57.9	50.8	$18,420	$1,926	$16,493
Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center	Public	3-6	200 Franklin Avenue	Tunkhannock	18657	Wyoming County	Tunkhannock Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 836-3111	607	48	12.7	99.7%	567 (93.4%)	4 (0.7%)	12 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (3.5%)	50.6	862^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	43.8%		47.4	938^th of 1534 public elementary schools	38.9%	76	48.0	50.4	39.3	35.4	43.4	82.7	82.7	44.7	57.3	46.9	47.5	49.1	$23,917	$2,047	$21,871
Tunkhannock Area Primary Center	Public	K-2	99 Digger Dr	Tunkhannock	18657	Wyoming County	Tunkhannock Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 836-3111	457	34	13.3	100.0%	435 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)								(n/a)													$20,745	$2,098	$18,647

Frequently Asked Questions about Wyalusing Valley Elementary School

Is Wyalusing Valley Elementary School a good school?

Wyalusing Valley Elementary School ranks 784^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Wyalusing Valley Elementary School?

Students at Wyalusing Valley Elementary School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Wyalusing Valley Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 645 students attended Wyalusing Valley Elementary School.

What district is Wyalusing Valley Elementary School in?

Wyalusing Area School District

What schools do graduates of Wyalusing Valley Elementary School attend?

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

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