Serving 135 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School's student population of 135 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1172 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
98%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School's ranking?
Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School is ranked #1172 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School often compared to?
Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meyersdale Area Elementary School, Rockwood Area Elementary School, Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School?
135 students attend Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School?
Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School offer ?
Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School part of?
Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School is part of Salisbury-Elk Lick SD School District.
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