Serving 348 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Indian Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Indian Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Indian Valley Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
348 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Indian Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indian Valley Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1510 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
1%
14%
White
94%
60%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indian Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Indian Valley Elementary School is ranked #1510 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Indian Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Indian Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewistown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Indian Valley Elementary School?
348 students attend Indian Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Indian Valley Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Indian Valley Elementary School?
Indian Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Indian Valley Elementary School offer ?
Indian Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Indian Valley Elementary School part of?
Indian Valley Elementary School is part of Mifflin County School District.
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