SALISBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Salisbury El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pequea Valley SD school district, located in Gap, PA with about 324 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 26 teachers, Salisbury 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.

Salisbury Elementary School is located in Gap, Pennsylvania, and serves as a primary educational facility within the Pequea Valley School District. The school is situated in a rural, community-focused setting, providing instruction for students in the early elementary grades. As part of a district known for its commitment to personalized learning and small-class environments, Salisbury Elementary emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive social-emotional climate for its young learners.

The school is characterized by its dedication to community engagement and the integration of technology in the classroom to enhance student achievement. By maintaining a focus on individual student growth, Salisbury Elementary aims to prepare its children for success as they transition to the district’s intermediate and secondary levels. Its location on School Lane Road serves as a central hub for families in the Gap area, reflecting the district’s broader mission to provide a high-quality, inclusive education that encourages lifelong learning and student excellence.

For more information, contact Salisbury El Sch at (717) 442-8268 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

422 School Lane Rd
Gap, PA 17527-9433
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SALISBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gap, PA with about 324 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Pequea Valley SD
Total Students:
324
Teachers:
26.05
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
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 324 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SALISBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
91.7%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic/Latino
2.8%
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

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.