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Oswayo Valley Elementary School

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Oswayo Valley Elementary School ranks 531 st of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

531^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,511 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Better than 65% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

Summary

Oswayo Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania, serving 175 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Oswayo Valley School District, which is ranked 182 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Oswayo Valley Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in PSSA test scores for Math, English Language Arts, and Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 60.8% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 32.5% for the district and 41.7% for the state. The school also has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.0 to 10.5 students per teacher, significantly lower than nearby schools like Smethport Area Elementary School, Coudersport Area Elementary School, and Port Allegany Elementary School.

Despite having a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, ranging from 60.51% to 94.86% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Oswayo Valley Elementary School maintains a strong academic performance, consistently ranking in the top 25-30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. The school's high spending per student, ranging from $17,392 to $20,516 over the past few years, may be a contributing factor to its success in serving this high-need population effectively.

132

Students ?

8.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,636

Per pupil spending ?

125.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

277 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748-0610

(814) 260-1702

District: Oswayo Valley School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

99.2%

Hispanic:

0.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 88th percentile in 2015 → 65th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (57% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Above the Pennsylvania median (65th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 23 percentile points since 2015

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg33%

Pennsylvania avg45%

531^st of 1,511

Pennsylvania public elementary schools ?

Top 35%▼ down 23 pts since 2015

From top 12% (2015) to top 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

182^nd of 606Oswayo Valley 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	67.0	531 of 1511	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.6	338 of 1526	77.9%	★★★★☆
2023	64.1	614 of 1534	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	74.1	410 of 1534	73.3%	★★★★☆
2021	85.1	161 of 1433	88.8%	★★★★☆
2019	81.1	255 of 1544	83.5%	★★★★☆
2018	74.9	390 of 1530	74.5%	★★★★☆
2017	82.4	236 of 1547	84.7%	★★★★☆
2016	70.9	483 of 1554	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	84.2	176 of 1474	88.1%	★★★★☆
2014	63.8	647 of 1467	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	60.3	757 of 1519	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	59.1	852 of 1599	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	65.6	626 of 1597	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.7	613 of 1579	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	47.3	1035 of 1549	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	38.3	1171 of 1551	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	35.3	1203 of 1555	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	35.2	1207 of 1545	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	17.0	1123 of 1299	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	49.5	791 of 1308	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2003	8.5	1171 of 1302	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2024	75.5	345 of 1488	76.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2023	73.8	300 of 1414	78.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	50.0	626 of 1201	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	64.4	435 of 1229	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.7	737 of 1236	40.4%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)79th percentile+19 vs school

Female (2024)77th percentile~ school

White (2025)48th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Math61%+19 vs state

English Language Arts54%+6 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
Oswayo Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	277 S. Oswayo Street	Shinglehouse	16748	Potter County	Oswayo Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 260-1702	132	16	8.4	125.8%	131 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67	531^st of 1511 public elementary schools	64.9%		77.6	338^th of 1526 public elementary schools	77.9%	193	61.1	76.5	43.8		60.8	61.1	50.1	50.0		54.0	$21,636	$1,597	$20,039
Otto-Eldred Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5 Bennett Street	Eldred	16731	McKean County	Otto-Eldred School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 817-1380	271	24	11.5	64.9%	258 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	74.9	377^th of 1511 public elementary schools	75.0%		68.4	528^th of 1526 public elementary schools	65.4%	151	72.2	58.3	57.1	63.4	62.8	61.1	42.9	62.9	76.7	60.3	$19,575	$941	$18,634
Port Allegany Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	85 Clyde Lynch Dr	Port Allegany	16743	McKean County	Port Allegany School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 642-9557	508	39	12.9		473 (93.1%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.1%)	32.7	1053^rd of 1511 public elementary schools	30.3%		30.6	1101^st of 1526 public elementary schools	27.9%	48	44.4	20.0	25.0	20.0	27.2	52.4	35.9	36.9	40.0	41.3	$15,957	$2,220	$13,737
Coudersport Area Elementary School	Public	K-6	802 Vine Street	Coudersport	16915	Potter County	Coudersport Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 274-8500	265	32	8.2	98.9%	251 (94.7%)	2 (0.8%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	79.2	292^nd of 1511 public elementary schools	80.7%		71.4	460^th of 1526 public elementary schools	69.9%	168	64.7	74.4	51.5	69.7	65.2	58.8	59.0	62.9	75.8	63.8	$20,661	$897	$19,764
Smethport Area Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	414 S Mechanic St	Smethport	16749	McKean County	Smethport Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 887-5012	363	37	9.8	63.1%	354 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	48.8	842^nd of 1511 public elementary schools	44.3%		62.7	646^th of 1526 public elementary schools	57.7%	196	45.9	56.1	32.7	39.0	42.9	50.0	57.5	32.7	46.4	45.9	$23,985	$2,838	$21,148

Frequently Asked Questions about Oswayo Valley Elementary School

How many students attend Oswayo Valley Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 132 students attended Oswayo Valley Elementary School.

What district is Oswayo Valley Elementary School in?

Oswayo Valley School District

Is Oswayo Valley Elementary School a good school?

Oswayo Valley Elementary School ranks 531^st of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Oswayo Valley Elementary School attend?

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What is the racial makeup of Oswayo Valley Elementary School?

Students at Oswayo Valley Elementary School are 99% White.

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