Oswayo Valley Elementary School

277 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oswayo Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 157 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : Top 10% in PA
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oswayo Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Oswayo Valley Elementary School's student population of 157 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
157 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Oswayo Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oswayo Valley Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#181 out of 2549 schools
(Top 10%)
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60-64%
38%
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75-79%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oswayo Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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4%
Hispanic
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14%
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Black
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14%
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White
100%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
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Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oswayo Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oswayo Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Oswayo Valley Elementary School is ranked #181 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Oswayo Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Oswayo Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern Potter Childrens School, Coudersport Area Elementary School, Austin Area Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Oswayo Valley Elementary School?
157 students attend Oswayo Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Oswayo Valley Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oswayo Valley Elementary School?
Oswayo Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oswayo Valley Elementary School offer ?
Oswayo Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oswayo Valley Elementary School part of?
Oswayo Valley Elementary School is part of Oswayo Valley SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 157 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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