Oswayo Valley El Sch

277 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748

www.oswayovalley.com

162 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oswayo Valley Elementary School is a public institution located in the rural community of Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania. As part of the Oswayo Valley School District, the school serves students in the surrounding Potter County area, focusing on foundational education through a supportive, community-centered environment. The school typically emphasizes core academic subjects, character development, and student engagement to prepare its young learners for the transition into middle school.

Given its location in a small-town setting, the school plays a central role in the local community, often prioritizing close-knit relationships between staff, students, and families. The district’s broader mission focuses on providing a comprehensive education that balances traditional curriculum with modern learning resources. For parents and community members, the school serves as a primary hub for academic growth and extracurricular involvement within the Shinglehouse region.

162

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oswayo Valley El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	162

White
162 (100.0 %)

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:	Oswayo Valley SD
Phone:	(814)260-1702
Website:	http://www.oswayovalley.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
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

Pre-Kindergarten 26

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 22