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Choconut Valley Elementary School

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Choconut Valley Elementary School ranks 315 th of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

315^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,511 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Better than 79% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

Summary

Choconut Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Friendsville, PA, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 245 students. The school is part of the Montrose Area School District, which is ranked 161 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Choconut Valley Elementary School consistently outperforms the Montrose Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania in both Math and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's overall Math proficiency rate was 57.4%, compared to 44.3% for the district and 41.7% for the state. Similarly, its overall ELA proficiency rate was 70.5%, compared to 58% for the district and 48.5% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd and 5th grade Math, as well as 3rd, 5th, and 6th grade ELA, where it significantly outpaces the district and state averages. Additionally, the school performs exceptionally well for its female and low socioeconomic status (SES) student populations, ranking in the top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools in these categories.

Choconut Valley Elementary School has a relatively high per-student spending of $24,188 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 10.9 in the 2023-2024 school year, indicating a strong focus on individualized attention and support for students. Compared to nearby schools, Choconut Valley Elementary School outperforms the Lathrop Street Elementary School, which is also part of the Montrose Area School District, in both Math and ELA proficiency across all grade levels. However, the nearby Elk Lake Elementary School and Northeast Bradford Elementary School, which are in different districts, have lower overall academic performance compared to Choconut Valley Elementary School.

251

Students ?

10.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,434

Per pupil spending ?

94.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4458 Stanley Lake Road
Friendsville, PA 18818-8781

(570) 278-7300

District: Montrose Area School District

Students who attend Choconut Valley Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Montrose Area Junior/Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.4%

Hispanic:

3.6%

African American:

1.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 49th percentile in 2015 → 79th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (64% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 30 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school64%

District avg51%

Pennsylvania avg45%

315^th of 1,511

Pennsylvania public elementary schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 30 pts since 2015

From bottom 49% (2015) to top 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Montrose Area School District

161^st of 606Montrose Area School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	78.2	315 of 1511	79.2%	★★★★☆
2024	80.4	279 of 1526	81.7%	★★★★☆
2023	76.0	354 of 1534	76.9%	★★★★☆
2022	76.4	359 of 1534	76.6%	★★★★☆
2021	72.1	407 of 1433	71.6%	★★★★☆
2019	67.4	563 of 1544	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.7	709 of 1530	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	52.4	887 of 1547	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	49.0	946 of 1554	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	57.7	749 of 1474	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	61.5	714 of 1467	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	56.9	852 of 1519	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	54.4	961 of 1599	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	60.0	783 of 1597	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.4	678 of 1579	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.9	672 of 1549	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	63.9	651 of 1551	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	67.9	540 of 1555	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	63.3	637 of 1545	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2005	57.5	677 of 1299	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2004	66.4	503 of 1308	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2003	39.6	896 of 1302	31.2%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2023	45.2	531 of 1043	49.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	82.9	209 of 1466	85.7%	★★★★☆
2024	84.3	174 of 1488	88.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	67.4	380 of 1369	72.2%	★★★★☆
2024	79.0	207 of 1432	85.5%	★★★★☆
2023	71.3	351 of 1414	75.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	70.3	426 of 1475	71.1%	★★★★☆
2024	70.4	439 of 1495	70.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	68.0	377 of 1201	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.8	337 of 1229	72.6%	★★★★☆
2023	63.2	446 of 1236	63.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)86th percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)72nd percentile-7 vs school

Male (2025)71st percentile-8 vs school

White (2025)69th percentile-11 vs school

Disabled (2023)49th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts70%+22 vs state

Math57%+16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)					PSSA English Language Arts (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Choconut Valley Elementary School	Public	K-6	4458 Stanley Lake Road	Friendsville	18818	Susquehanna County	Montrose Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 278-7300	251	24	10.5	94.8%	237 (94.4%)	3 (1.2%)	9 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	78.2	315^th of 1511 public elementary schools	79.2%		80.4	279^th of 1526 public elementary schools	81.7%	36	71.4	55.5	68.8	37.1	57.4	78.6	70.3	78.2	57.2	70.5	$23,434	$1,051	$22,383
Lathrop Street Elementary School	Public	K-6	130 Lathrop St	Montrose	18801	Susquehanna County	Montrose Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 278-0310	401	33	11.9	93.8%	360 (89.8%)	2 (0.5%)	35 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	55.4	739^th of 1511 public elementary schools	51.1%		65	587^th of 1526 public elementary schools	61.5%	152	50.0	66.7	41.9	27.5	46.7	46.7	78.8	42.7	43.1	52.2	$17,040	$877	$16,162
Northeast Bradford Elementary School	Public	K-6	210 Panther Lane	Rome	18837	Bradford County	Northeast Bradford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 744-2521	330	28	11.7	54.8%	305 (92.4%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	55.7	730^th of 1511 public elementary schools	51.7%		65.6	577^th of 1526 public elementary schools	62.2%	153	60.6	52.5	39.0	38.5	49.2	65.5	50.0	31.7	41.1	49.2	$21,502	$2,826	$18,675
Blue Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5150 School Road	New Milford	18834	Susquehanna County	Blue Ridge School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 465-3141	496	43	11.5	100.2%	453 (91.3%)	4 (0.8%)	19 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.0%)	51.5	795^th of 1511 public elementary schools	47.4%		59.3	721^st of 1526 public elementary schools	52.8%	74	58.5	43.4	45.0		49.3	42.9	50.0	45.1		45.6	$18,057	$1,018	$17,038
Elk Lake Elementary School	Public	K-6	2380 Elk Lake School Road	Springville	18844	Susquehanna County	Elk Lake School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 278-1106	563	44	12.7	45.5%	519 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	48.7	844^th of 1511 public elementary schools	44.1%		56.6	770^th of 1526 public elementary schools	49.5%	74	33.8	56.9	64.6	25.1	44.8	42.1	47.2	55.7	33.8	44.6	$18,429	$1,145	$17,283

Frequently Asked Questions about Choconut Valley Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Choconut Valley Elementary School?

Students at Choconut Valley Elementary School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Choconut Valley Elementary School attend?

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

High : Montrose Area Junior/Senior High School

How many students attend Choconut Valley Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 251 students attended Choconut Valley Elementary School.

What district is Choconut Valley Elementary School in?

Montrose Area School District

Is Choconut Valley Elementary School a good school?

Choconut Valley Elementary School ranks 315^th of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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