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#1615 of 2,846 schools in PA
Nicely EL Sch
Elementary School · Greensburg Salem Sd · Greensburg, PA
A Greensburg Salem Sd elementary school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
55 McLaughlin Dr, Greensburg, PA 15601
- Math 62% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nicely EL Sch score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
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 62% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Nicely 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. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated910/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greensburg), 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
$75,369
Median home value
$209,400
Median rent
$868/mo
College educated
39.7%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15601; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Aquinas AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Pressley Ridge Day School - GreensburgPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 4–12 | 1.9 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Amos K Hutchinson EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 532 | 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.
Greensburg Salem Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,497NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nicely EL Sch is listed in Greensburg Salem SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nicely EL Sch
Nicely EL Sch is a public elementary school in Greensburg, PA, part of Greensburg Salem Sd, serving approximately 289 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,615 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nicely EL Sch
What grades does Nicely EL Sch serve?
Nicely EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Nicely EL Sch?
Nicely EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicely EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicely EL Sch is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nicely EL Sch rank in PA?
Nicely EL Sch ranks #1,615 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Nicely EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Nicely EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Nicely EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nicely EL Sch has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nicely EL Sch a charter school?
No, Nicely EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nicely EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Nicely EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nicely EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Nicely 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 289
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (724) 832-2900
- Area population (ZIP 15601)
- 55,670
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
Official sources & links
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 15601; 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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