Serving 440 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pickering Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pickering Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Pickering Valley Elementary School's student population of 440 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pickering Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pickering Valley Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#32 out of 2549 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
59%
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
33%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pickering Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Pickering Valley Elementary School is ranked #32 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pickering Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Pickering Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shamona Creek Elementary School, West Vincent Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pickering Valley Elementary School?
440 students attend Pickering Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Pickering Valley Elementary School students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pickering Valley Elementary School?
Pickering Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pickering Valley Elementary School offer ?
Pickering Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pickering Valley Elementary School part of?
Pickering Valley Elementary School is part of Downingtown Area SD School District.
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