Panther Valley El Sch

1 North Mermon Avenue
Nesquehoning, PA 18240

www.panthervalley.org

622 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

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.

622

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Panther Valley El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	443
Hispanic	105
Black	32
Asian	1
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

White
443 (71.2 %)
Hispanic
105 (16.9 %)
Two or More
40 (6.4 %)
Black
32 (5.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Panther Valley SD
Phone:	(570)669-9411
Website:	http://www.panthervalley.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	622
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 133

Grade 1 166

Grade 2 167

Grade 3 156