Serving 556 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Panther Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Panther Valley El Sch's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Nesquehoning, PA, covering approximately 34.4 square miles. Families typically drive 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Panther Valley Elementary School's student population of 556 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
556 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
WE ARE...Cool Cats WE ARE...Safe WE ARE...Here WE ARE...Kind
School Rankings
Panther Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Panther Valley Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#2100 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
26%
3%
Showing 2007–2018. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Panther Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Panther Valley Elementary School is ranked #2100 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Panther Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Panther Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Valley Elementary School, L B Morris Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Panther Valley Elementary School?
556 students attend Panther Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Panther Valley Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Panther Valley Elementary School?
Panther Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Panther Valley Elementary School offer ?
Panther Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Panther Valley Elementary School part of?
Panther Valley Elementary School is part of Panther Valley School District.
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