Bennetts Valley El Sch

Saint Marys Area SD
19073 Bennetts Valley Highway
Weedville, PA 15868
85 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Bennetts Valley Elementary School, located in Weedville, Pennsylvania, serves as a central hub of education for the rural communities within the Elk County area. As part of the Elk County School District, the school provides foundational instruction for students in the primary grades, focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment where the small student population allows for more personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere between staff, students, and local families.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Bennetts Valley Elementary emphasizes the development of social and emotional skills necessary for lifelong learning. The school building acts as a focal point for the Weedville community, often hosting local events and programs that encourage parent involvement. By balancing traditional classroom learning with a commitment to the success of its individual students, the school strives to prepare children for their transition to middle school while maintaining the values and character of their rural Pennsylvania home.
85
Total Students
8.8
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    80 (94.1 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (4.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Saint Marys Area SD
Phone: (814)787-5481
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 85
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.6
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 12
Grade 1 12
Grade 2 14
Grade 3 16
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 14
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Fox Twp El Sch
Saint Marys Area SD
166 Students
376 Main St
Kersey, PA 15846 (8.1 miles away)
Elementary School K - 5th