Serving 627 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Saucon Valley 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 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Saucon Valley El Sch's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Hellertown, PA, covering approximately 25.9 square miles. Within this area, most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Saucon Valley Elementary School's student population of 627 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
627 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
106 acres
School Rankings
Saucon Valley 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 Saucon Valley Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#616 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-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 Saucon Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Saucon Valley Elementary School is ranked #616 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Saucon Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Saucon Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saucon Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Saucon Valley Elementary School?
627 students attend Saucon Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Saucon Valley Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saucon Valley Elementary School?
Saucon Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Saucon Valley Elementary School offer ?
Saucon Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Saucon Valley Elementary School part of?
Saucon Valley Elementary School is part of Saucon Valley School District.
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