Serving 296 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nicely Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nicely El Sch serves the southern part of the Greensburg, PA school district, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nicely Elementary School's student population of 296 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
296 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nicely Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nicely Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#757 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Golden Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicely Elementary School's ranking?
Nicely Elementary School is ranked #757 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Nicely Elementary School often compared to?
Nicely Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Latrobe Elementary School, Maxwell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Nicely Elementary School?
296 students attend Nicely Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Nicely Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nicely Elementary School?
Nicely Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nicely Elementary School offer ?
Nicely Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nicely Elementary School part of?
Nicely Elementary School is part of Greensburg Salem School District.
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