Enrollment
448
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, PA
Valley Grove El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Valley Grove El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422463006111
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Grove El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Grove El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Grove El Sch ranks #1 of 3 schools in Franklin, PA.
School address
District: Valley Grove Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422463006111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley Grove El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley Grove El Sch
Valley Grove El Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Franklin, Pennsylvania, enrolling 448 students.
At 12.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 448 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 318 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #222.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 448 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Franklin's public schools, it stands alongside Franklin Area Jshs (942 students): Valley Grove El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.8:1 vs 17.4:1).
Its district, Valley Grove Sd, also runs Rocky Grove Jshs (366 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Valley Grove El Sch compares
Valley Grove El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 3% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,576
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Valley Grove El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley Grove Sd, which includes Valley Grove El Sch.
$17,576
Per student
-2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 66.9%
Federal 11.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Valley Grove El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Grove Jshs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Grove El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Franklin
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~448 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Valley Grove El Sch
How many students attend Valley Grove El Sch?
Valley Grove El Sch has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Grove El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Grove El Sch is 12.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Grove El Sch?
60.0% of students at Valley Grove El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Grove El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Valley Grove El Sch is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Franklin, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Grove El Sch?
Valley Grove El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valley Grove El Sch rank among schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Grove El Sch ranks #1 of 3 schools in Franklin, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklin on the city page.
Is Valley Grove El Sch a good school?
Valley Grove El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Valley Grove Sd?
Besides Valley Grove El Sch, Valley Grove Sd also operates Rocky Grove Jshs (366 students). See the Valley Grove Sd district page for the complete list.
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