Serving 130 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 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 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 6% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Salisbury-Elk Lick El Sch serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district in Salisbury, PA, encompassing approximately 58 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School's student population of 130 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
130 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
Loyalty to School Pride in Education Commitment to Excellence
School Rankings
Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#1103 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
94%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1103 out of 2,733 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, Turkeyfoot Valley Area 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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School?
130 students attend Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School part of?
Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School is part of Salisbury-Elk Lick School District.
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