Saucon Valley Elementary School

Public K-4

 2085 Polk Valley Rd
       Hellertown, PA  18055-2400


(610) 838-7001

District: Saucon Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
399th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,226 Help


Students who attend Saucon Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Saucon Valley Middle School
High:    Saucon Valley Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  670

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.0%
Hispanic:
13.0%
Two or more races:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.2% Help


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Compare Details Saucon Valley Elementary School ranks better than 74% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77%), Hispanic (13%), two or more races (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saucon Valley Elementary School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saucon Valley Elementary School is $19,226.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Saucon Valley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Saucon Valley Elementary School 399th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Saucon Valley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Saucon Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Saucon Valley School District 80th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Saucon Valley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Saucon Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 73.39 369th 1302 71.7%
2004 81.86 211th 1308 83.9%
2005 78.25 234th 1299 82.0%
2006 81.19 198th 1545 87.2%
2007 84.21 124th 1555 92.0%
2008 82.69 142nd 1551 90.8%
2009 79.51 215th 1549 86.1%
2010 79.19 228th 1579 85.6%
2011 79.59 224th 1597 86.0%
2012 74.51 401st 1599 74.9%
2013 73.09 423rd 1519 72.2%
2014 62.55 683rd 1467 53.4%
2015 55.91 793rd 1474 46.2%
2016 62.43 698th 1554 55.1%
2017 62.43 686th 1547 55.7%
2018 66.21 604th 1530 60.5%
2019 69.57 515th 1544 66.6%
2021 71.09 423rd 1433 70.5%
2022 74.75 397th 1534 74.1%
2023 74.36 399th 1534 74.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Saucon Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.80 244th 1414 82.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Saucon Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.00 269th 1043 74.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Saucon Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.15 30th 432 93.1%
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Rank History for White students at Saucon Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.46 425th 1236 65.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Open Quote I am amazed at how challenged my children are at this school. They are given material that is far above grade level if warranted and the teachers have been super attentive to meeting the needs of all the children. I am an active parent who is in the school and classrooms regularly. They have an individualized approach on so many levels including the reading program and support for children with special needs (of varying levels). Because the size of the school is big for an elementary school they are able to serve kids with special needs better - the specialists are in-house and not spending a preponderance of their time traveling between schools. While other schools are cutting, they still have solid music and arts programs, an amazing library, 2 dedicated gifted teachers, and a beautiful facility. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Open Quote Three of my children attended here until this past year when we decided on a transfer to a private institution. I did not feel that the staff here was attentive enough to my children. The curriculum is not challenging. Test scores appear good because they teach to the test without regard for comprehension. If you're looking for an average education, this is suitable. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Saucon Valley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 457 0 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1989 464 0 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1990 391 2 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1991 403 2 6 14 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1992 436 0 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1993 465 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1994 475 0 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1995 447 0 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1996 447 0 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1997 449 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1998 482 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1999 466 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2000 947 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 947
2001 1152 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1152
2002 954 3 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 962
2003 954 3 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 962
2004 962 7 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 979
2005 962 7 8 12 1 n/a n/a 0 990
2006 975 2 7 9 1 n/a n/a 0 994
2007 955 14 16 28 1 n/a n/a 0 1014
2008 970 20 22 31 1 n/a n/a 2 1046
2009 964 17 20 21 1 n/a n/a 0 1023
2010 966 16 32 20 1 n/a n/a 10 1045
2011 943 19 33 35 1 0 1 0 1032
2012 919 23 28 38 1 0 5 0 1014
2013 907 20 29 45 1 0 8 0 1010
2014 862 20 29 59 2 0 9 0 981
2015 641 15 20 48 1 1 23 0 749
2016 609 11 16 47 0 0 31 0 714
2017 599 12 17 50 0 0 30 0 708
2018 604 9 14 51 0 0 34 0 712
2019 597 8 11 62 0 0 42 0 720
2020 576 8 15 64 0 0 41 0 704
2021 506 4 10 69 0 0 43 0 632
2022 512 8 10 83 0 0 42 0 655
2023 516 7 13 87 0 0 47 0 670

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Saucon Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 465 21.3 21.8 n/a
1989 477 20.9 22.8 n/a
1990 414 21.1 19.6 0
1991 425 22.1 19.2 n/a
1992 445 17.0 26.1 n/a
1993 468 18.5 25.3 n/a
1994 484 19.5 24.8 n/a
1995 458 25.0 18.3 n/a
1996 458 25.0 18.3 n/a
1997 455 27.0 16.9 n/a
1998 485 26.5 18.3 n/a
1999 468 26.5 17.7 n/a
2000 947 50.8 18.6 8.4
2001 1152 52.8 21.8 8.8
2002 962 58.3 16.5 9.5
2003 962 58.3 16.5 9.5
2004 979 60.1 16.3 8.8
2005 990 62.1 15.9 9.2
2006 994 61.5 16.2 9.2
2007 1014 62.9 16.1 8
2008 1046 65.1 16.1 7.7
2009 1023 67.6 15.1 8.2
2010 1045 66.4 15.7 15.2
2011 1032 67.4 15.3 14.7
2012 1014 65.0 15.6 18.6
2013 1010 63.4 15.9 20.8
2014 981 64.0 15.3 25.1
2015 749 60.0 12.4 27.9
2016 714 53.0 13.4 31.4
2017 708 53.0 13.3 31.6
2018 712 52.5 13.5 31
2019 720 50.5 14.2 30.6
2020 704 48.4 14.5 25.9
2021 632 51.9 12.1 24.2
2022 655 52.9 12.3 26.9
2023 670 47.9 13.9 27.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Saucon Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 465 21.3 21.8 n/a
1989 477 20.9 22.8 n/a
1990 414 21.1 19.6 0
1991 425 22.1 19.2 n/a
1992 445 17.0 26.1 n/a
1993 468 18.5 25.3 n/a
1994 484 19.5 24.8 n/a
1995 458 25.0 18.3 n/a
1996 458 25.0 18.3 n/a
1997 455 27.0 16.9 n/a
1998 485 26.5 18.3 n/a
1999 468 26.5 17.7 n/a
2000 947 50.8 18.6 8.4
2001 1152 52.8 21.8 8.8
2002 962 58.3 16.5 9.5
2003 962 58.3 16.5 9.5
2004 979 60.1 16.3 8.8
2005 990 62.1 15.9 9.2
2006 994 61.5 16.2 9.2
2007 1014 62.9 16.1 8
2008 1046 65.1 16.1 7.7
2009 1023 67.6 15.1 8.2
2010 1045 66.4 15.7 15.2
2011 1032 67.4 15.3 14.7
2012 1014 65.0 15.6 18.6
2013 1010 63.4 15.9 20.8
2014 981 64.0 15.3 25.1
2015 749 60.0 12.4 27.9
2016 714 53.0 13.4 31.4
2017 708 53.0 13.3 31.6
2018 712 52.5 13.5 31
2019 720 50.5 14.2 30.6
2020 704 48.4 14.5 25.9
2021 632 51.9 12.1 24.2
2022 655 52.9 12.3 26.9
2023 670 47.9 13.9 27.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Saucon Valley Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $366 (2.2%) $16,558 (97.8%) $16,924
2020 $402 (2.3%) $16,856 (97.7%) $17,258
2021 $732 (3.7%) $19,291 (96.3%) $20,023
2022 $1,208 (6.3%) $18,018 (93.7%) $19,226

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Saucon Valley Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 515th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 399th of 1534 Elementary schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Saucon Valley Elementary School)69.263
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Saucon Valley Elementary School)69.371.3
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Saucon Valley Elementary School)52.350.7
 1.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Saucon Valley Elementary School)88.284.1
 4.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Saucon Valley Elementary School)79.178.6
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Saucon Valley Elementary School)6056.9
 3.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Saucon Valley Elementary School)88.284.1
 4.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Saucon Valley Elementary School)74.674.9
 0.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students720670
 6.9%
African American87
 12.5%
American Indian00
Asian1113
 18.2%
Hispanic6287
 40.3%
Pacific Islander00
White597516
 13.6%
Two or More Races4247
 11.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.6%27.2%
 3.4%


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Students who attend Saucon Valley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Saucon Valley Middle School
High : Saucon Valley Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 670 students attended Saucon Valley Elementary School.

Students at Saucon Valley Elementary School are 77% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Saucon Valley Elementary School ranks 399th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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