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Salisbury-Elk Lick School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 252 students in Salisbury-Elk Lick School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Salisbury-Elk Lick School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
252 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Salisbury-Elk Lick School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#347 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
15%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
96%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,214 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,040 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,214
$23,696
Spending / Student
$24,040
$23,119
Best Salisbury-Elk Lick School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
196 Smith Ave
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-2733
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-2733
Gr: K-6 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Smith Ave
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-2741
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-2741
Gr: 7-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salisbury-Elk Lick School District?
Salisbury-Elk Lick School District manages 2 public schools serving 252 students.
What is the rank of Salisbury-Elk Lick School District?
Salisbury-Elk Lick School District is ranked #335 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salisbury-Elk Lick School District?
96% of Salisbury-Elk Lick School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salisbury-Elk Lick School District?
Salisbury-Elk Lick School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Salisbury-Elk Lick School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,040 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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