BLACKLICK VALLEY EL CTR

Blacklick Valley El Ctr is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Blacklick Valley SD school district, located in Nanty Glo, PA with about 379 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Blacklick Valley El Ctr has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Blacklick Valley Elementary Center, located in Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Blacklick Valley School District. Situated on West Railroad Street, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its young student population. As a primary hub for the local community, the elementary center focuses on building a strong educational groundwork by emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while promoting a supportive environment for early childhood growth.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Blacklick Valley School District, which strives to prepare students for future success through a curriculum aligned with state standards. By providing a structured and encouraging learning atmosphere, the Elementary Center emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. Through its online domain, the school maintains communication with families, offering resources and updates to ensure that parents and guardians remain active participants in their children's educational journeys.

For more information, contact Blacklick Valley El Ctr at (814) 749-9211 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1000 W Railroad St
Nanty Glo, PA 15943-1507
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BLACKLICK VALLEY EL CTR is a public Title I school in Nanty Glo, PA with about 379 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
379
Teachers:
28
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 379 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BLACKLICK VALLEY EL CTR is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
97.1%
Two or more races
2.1%
Black or African American
0.8%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.