Central Valley Sd

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Monaca, Pennsylvania - 4 schools

An equity score of 26/100 ranks Central Valley Sd #562 of 648 districts in Pennsylvania (state average 49). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,984 per pupil, Central Valley Sd ranks #566 of 671 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending (Pennsylvania districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,203
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$14,984
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Central Valley Sd operates 4 public schools serving 2,203 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 middle, 1 combined, 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Beaver County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,984 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 671 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending. See how Pennsylvania compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 53.0% local, 39.5% state, and 7.4% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 26/100, ranked #562 of 648 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (14 AP courses district-wide), a 463.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 19.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 83.3% White, 8.5% African American, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Center Grange Primary School, with a diversity index of 35.6/100.

Its largest campus is Central Valley Hs, enrolling 721 students (33% of the district's total enrollment).

Central Valley Hs accounts for 32.6% of all Central Valley Sd student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Central Valley Sd-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Central Valley Sd student-counselor ratio is 463:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Central Valley Sd chronic absenteeism rate is 19.6% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Central Valley Sd is typically wider than the Central Valley Sd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.4%
Federal
39.5%
State
53.0%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
562 / 648
State Rank
49
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Central Valley Sd.

White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 8.5%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 3.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 29.5/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Central Valley Sd's schools, below the Pennsylvania average of 37.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Center Grange Primary School 35.6
  2. 2 Central Valley Hs 28.1
  3. 3 Central Valley Ms 28.0
  4. 4 Todd Lane El Sch 26.4

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
14 AP courses total
463.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Central Valley Sd

School Enrollment
Central Valley Hs
721
Central Valley Ms
504
Center Grange Primary School
496
Todd Lane El Sch
493

How Central Valley Sd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Pennsylvania districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Shamokin Area Sd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Highlands Sd Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
South Middleton Sd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
West Perry Sd Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Lehighton Area Sd Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Central Valley Sd's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Central Valley Sd?

Central Valley Sd has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 1 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,203 students.

How much does Central Valley Sd spend per student?

Central Valley Sd spends $14,984 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #562 in Pennsylvania.

What is the demographic composition of Central Valley Sd?

Central Valley Sd students are 83.3% White, 8.5% African American, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Central Valley Sd?

Central Valley Sd has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #562 out of 648 districts in Pennsylvania.