Laurel Valley El Sch
235 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Laurel Valley Elementary School, located on Education Lane in New Florence, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Ligonier Valley School District. As a rural elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the early stages of their education, typically ranging from kindergarten through the elementary grades. The school is situated in a quiet, semi-rural setting, which helps foster a close-knit community atmosphere where staff and families often work together to support student development.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school emphasizes the social and emotional growth of its students, aiming to create a safe and nurturing environment conducive to learning. Like many schools in the region, Laurel Valley Elementary integrates state-mandated educational standards with extracurricular opportunities intended to encourage student engagement. By focusing on basic literacy, numeracy, and character development, the school serves as a central hub for childhood education in the New Florence area, preparing its students for their transition into secondary education.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school emphasizes the social and emotional growth of its students, aiming to create a safe and nurturing environment conducive to learning. Like many schools in the region, Laurel Valley Elementary integrates state-mandated educational standards with extracurricular opportunities intended to encourage student engagement. By focusing on basic literacy, numeracy, and character development, the school serves as a central hub for childhood education in the New Florence area, preparing its students for their transition into secondary education.
235
Total Students
20.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 215 |
| Hispanic | 5 |
| Black | 3 |
| Two or More | 12 |
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White215 (91.5 %)
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Two or More12 (5.1 %)
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Hispanic5 (2.1 %)
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Black3 (1.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Ligonier Valley SD |
| Phone: | (724)235-2723 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 235 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 20.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
71
Grade 1
29
Grade 2
38
Grade 3
33
Grade 4
31
Grade 5
33
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 71 |
| Grade 1 | 29 |
| Grade 2 | 38 |
| Grade 3 | 33 |
| Grade 4 | 31 |
| Grade 5 | 33 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 104 | 44.3% |
| Male | 131 | 55.7% |
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