Excellent
#104 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 4% in state
Saltsburg EL Sch
Elementary School · River Valley Sd · Saltsburg, PA
A River Valley Sd elementary school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
199 Trojan Lane, Saltsburg, PA 15681
- Math 67% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Saltsburg EL Sch score 67% 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 7 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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 Saltsburg 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 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low131/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saltsburg), 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
$71,389
Median home value
$131,800
Median rent
$928/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15681; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in River Valley SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blairsville EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 419 | 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.
River Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,837NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Saltsburg EL Sch is listed in River Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Saltsburg EL Sch
Saltsburg EL Sch is a public elementary school in Saltsburg, PA, part of River Valley Sd, serving approximately 295 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #104 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Saltsburg EL Sch
What grades does Saltsburg EL Sch serve?
Saltsburg EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Saltsburg EL Sch?
Saltsburg EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saltsburg EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Saltsburg EL Sch is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Saltsburg EL Sch rank in PA?
Saltsburg EL Sch ranks #104 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Saltsburg EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Saltsburg EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Saltsburg EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Saltsburg EL Sch has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Saltsburg EL Sch a charter school?
No, Saltsburg EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Saltsburg EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Saltsburg EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saltsburg EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Saltsburg 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
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Indiana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (724) 639-3556
- Area population (ZIP 15681)
- 4,506
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 15681; 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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