PENNS VALLEY AREA EL AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Penns Valley Area El and Intrmd Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Penns Valley Area SD school district, located in Spring Mills, PA with about 454 students offering grade levels from 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 29 teachers, Penns Valley Area El and Intrmd Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Penns Valley Area Elementary and Intermediate School serves as the foundational educational hub for the Penns Valley Area School District in Spring Mills, Pennsylvania. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that caters to students in the primary through intermediate grade levels. By emphasizing both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners for the transition into the district’s secondary education programs while fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit.

The curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects—such as mathematics, literacy, and science—with enrichment opportunities that encourage student engagement. Beyond the classroom, the school leverages its location in the Penns Valley region to provide a unique community-oriented experience, often involving local families and stakeholders in school activities. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and a commitment to individualized student support, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning within each of its pupils.

For more information, contact Penns Valley Area El and Intrmd Sch at (814) 422-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.