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Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School vs. Rockwood Area Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School
196 Smith Ave
Salisbury, PA 15558
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Rockwood Area Elementary School
435 Somerset Ave
Rockwood, PA 15557
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 128 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 292 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rockwood Area Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
128 students
292 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rockwood Area Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rockwood Area Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rockwood Area Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Salisbury-Elk Lick School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rockwood Area Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rockwood Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1103 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#1151 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rockwood Area Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in PA)
45-49%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Salisbury-Elk Lick School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rockwood Area Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rockwood Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Salisbury-Elk Lick School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rockwood Area Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rockwood Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Salisbury-Elk Lick School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rockwood Area Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rockwood Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rockwood Area Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
19
35
Grade 1 Students
18
45
Grade 2 Students
19
33
Grade 3 Students
15
36
Grade 4 Students
20
56
Grade 5 Students
18
38
Grade 6 Students
19
49

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Salisbury-Elk Lick School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rockwood Area Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rockwood Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rockwood Area Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rockwood Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Salisbury-Elk Lick School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rockwood Area Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rockwood Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
94%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Salisbury-Elk Lick School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rockwood Area Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rockwood Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Salisbury-Elk Lick School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
0.12
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Salisbury-Elk Lick School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rockwood Area Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rockwood Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Salisbury-Elk Lick School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rockwood Area Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rockwood Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Salisbury-Elk Lick School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rockwood Area Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rockwood Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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