Excellent
#429 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 15% in state
Belle Valley EL Sch
Elementary School · Millcreek Township Sd · Erie, PA
A Millcreek Township Sd elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5300 Henderson Rd, Erie, PA 16509
- Math 67% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Belle Valley EL Sch score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Belle Valley EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,326/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Erie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,880
Median home value
$207,500
Median rent
$1,074/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16509; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joanna Connell SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| St Luke SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Lincoln EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Jefferson EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 438 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Millcreek Township Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,522NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belle Valley EL Sch is listed in Millcreek Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belle Valley EL Sch
Belle Valley EL Sch is a public elementary school in Erie, PA, part of Millcreek Township Sd, serving approximately 603 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #429 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belle Valley EL Sch
What grades does Belle Valley EL Sch serve?
Belle Valley EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Belle Valley EL Sch?
Belle Valley EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 603 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Valley EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Valley EL Sch is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belle Valley EL Sch rank in PA?
Belle Valley EL Sch ranks #429 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Belle Valley EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Belle Valley EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Belle Valley EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belle Valley EL Sch has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Belle Valley EL Sch a charter school?
No, Belle Valley EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belle Valley EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Belle Valley EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belle Valley EL Sch?
56.1% of students at Belle Valley EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 603
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (814) 835-5600
- Area population (ZIP 16509)
- 28,133
- Area average commute
- 16.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 16509; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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