Wyalusing Valley Elementary School

Summary:

Wyalusing Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 645 students in grades K-6 in the Wyalusing Area School District located in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages on PSSA tests, particularly in science, where 85.4% of students were proficient or better in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Wyalusing Valley Elementary's performance is also noteworthy across different student subgroups. Male students rank 684 out of 1,495 Pennsylvania elementary schools, while low-income students rank 471 out of 1,432, both higher than the school's overall ranking of 749 out of 1,526. The school spends $13,358 per student, which is lower than nearby Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center ($23,917) and Elk Lake Elementary ($18,420), but higher than the state average, suggesting efficient resource allocation.

While Wyalusing Valley Elementary outperforms state averages, it lags behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Northeast Bradford Elementary, in overall test scores and statewide rankings. This indicates potential areas for improvement by learning from the practices of these higher-performing schools. Overall, Wyalusing Valley Elementary is a solid-performing school that has shown steady improvement and effectively supports various student subgroups.


Detail:

Public K-6

 11450 Wyalusing-New Albany Rd
       Wyalusing, PA  18853


(570) 746-1600

District: Wyalusing Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
749th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,358 Help


Students who attend Wyalusing Valley Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Wyalusing Valley Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  647

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.6%
Hispanic:
3.6%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wyalusing Valley Elementary School ranks better than 50.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.6%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wyalusing Valley Elementary School is 14.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wyalusing Valley Elementary School is $13,358.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wyalusing Valley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wyalusing Valley Elementary School 749th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Wyalusing Valley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wyalusing Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wyalusing Area School District 300th of 610 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2013 47.38 1007th 1519 33.7%
2014 38.01 1088th 1467 25.8%
2015 34.81 1064th 1474 27.8%
2016 39.02 1086th 1554 30.1%
2017 38.03 1094th 1547 29.3%
2018 30.77 1148th 1530 25.0%
2019 40.55 1061st 1544 31.3%
2021 42.68 933rd 1433 34.9%
2022 53.15 836th 1534 45.5%
2023 55.01 784th 1534 48.9%
2024 57.65 749th 1526 50.9%
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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 771st 1414 45.5%
2024 65.73 471st 1432 67.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Wyalusing Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.14 774th 1488 48.0%
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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 607th 1043 41.8%
2024 42.68 599th 1084 44.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Wyalusing Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.52 684th 1495 54.2%
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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 873rd 1236 29.4%
2024 38.06 838th 1229 31.8%
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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.

Wyalusing Valley Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Wyalusing Valley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 739 4 0 11 8 0 16 0 778
2013 697 0 0 12 1 0 21 0 731
2014 686 0 0 13 3 0 24 0 726
2015 685 0 0 14 1 0 21 0 721
2016 668 1 0 13 1 0 18 0 701
2017 648 0 0 13 1 0 19 0 681
2018 675 1 0 14 0 0 23 0 713
2019 683 2 0 13 0 0 24 0 722
2020 679 4 1 10 0 0 20 0 714
2021 643 5 1 8 0 0 20 0 677
2022 614 6 0 11 0 0 19 0 650
2023 603 5 1 15 0 0 21 0 645
2024 599 4 1 23 0 0 20 0 647

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
2024 647 45.3 14.2 99.5

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
2024 647 45.3 14.2 99.5

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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 1061st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 784th 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)42.245.9
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wyalusing Valley Elementary School)59.156.3
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Wyalusing Valley Elementary School)31.744.9
 13.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Wyalusing Valley Elementary School)88.479.7
 8.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wyalusing Valley Elementary School)54.847.2
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Wyalusing Valley Elementary School)18.839.5
 20.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wyalusing Valley Elementary School)4950
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Wyalusing Valley Elementary School)36.944.3
 7.4%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wyalusing Valley Elementary School)59.464.8
 5.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Wyalusing Valley Elementary School)32.343.6
 11.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Wyalusing Valley Elementary School)88.479.7
 8.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wyalusing Valley Elementary School)55.654.5
 1.1%
   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 Students722645
 10.7%
African American25
 150%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic1315
 15.4%
Pacific Islander00
White683603
 11.7%
Two or More Races2421
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.4%57.7%
 8.2%


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

High : Wyalusing Valley Junior/Senior High School

Students at Wyalusing Valley Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Wyalusing Valley Elementary School ranks 749th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 647 students attended Wyalusing Valley Elementary School.


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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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