PANTHER VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Panther Valley El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Panther Valley SD school district, located in Nesquehoning, PA with about 509 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 42 teachers, Panther Valley El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Panther Valley Elementary School, located at 1 North Mermon Avenue in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Panther Valley School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential foundational skills. As part of a close-knit district, the elementary school emphasizes community involvement and strives to prepare its students for a successful transition into the middle and high school levels.
The school’s commitment to education is reflected in its efforts to provide a comprehensive curriculum that meets state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s website, families can stay connected with school initiatives, academic calendars, and administrative updates. Panther Valley Elementary remains a central pillar in the Nesquehoning community, prioritizing both academic excellence and the holistic development of its pupils to ensure they are well-equipped for their future educational journeys.
For more information, contact Panther Valley El Sch at (570) 669-9411 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Nesquehoning, PA 18240
(570) 669-9411
http://www.panthervalley.org
PANTHER VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Nesquehoning, PA with about 509 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Panther Valley SD
- Total Students:
- 509
- Teachers:
- 42.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 509 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PANTHER VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.0%
- Two or more races
- 5.3%
- Black or African American
- 3.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.