Salisbury-Elk Lick SD School District

196 Smith Avenue
Salisbury, PA 15558
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Salisbury-Elk Lick SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 260 students in Salisbury-Elk Lick SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Salisbury-Elk Lick SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
260 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

District Rank

Salisbury-Elk Lick SD School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#337 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Salisbury-Elk Lick SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35-39%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Salisbury-Elk Lick SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Salisbury-Elk Lick SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥50%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Salisbury-Elk Lick SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
14%
# Black Students
1 Student
240,366 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
252 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
97%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
26
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
15
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
20
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
17
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
20
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
19
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
25
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
24
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
18
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
20
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,469 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,300 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Salisbury-Elk Lick SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Salisbury-Elk Lick SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,469
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Salisbury-Elk Lick SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$23,300
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Salisbury-Elk Lick SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Salisbury-Elk Lick SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
196 Smith Ave
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-2733
Grades: K-6
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Smith Ave
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-2741
Grades: 7-12
| 125 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Salisbury-Elk Lick SD School District?
Salisbury-Elk Lick SD School District manages 2 public schools serving 260 students.
What is the rank of Salisbury-Elk Lick SD School District?
Salisbury-Elk Lick SD School District is ranked #308 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salisbury-Elk Lick SD School District?
97% of Salisbury-Elk Lick SD School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salisbury-Elk Lick SD School District?
Salisbury-Elk Lick SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Salisbury-Elk Lick SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,300 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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