Panther Valley Elementary School

1 North Mermon Avenue
Nesquehoning, PA 18240
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 556 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Panther Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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: 556 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Panther Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Panther Valley Elementary School's student population of 556 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
556 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
WE ARE...Cool Cats WE ARE...Safe WE ARE...Here WE ARE...Kind

School Rankings

Panther 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 Panther Valley Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2100 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
38%
35-39%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
18%
16%
Black
5%
14%
White
69%
60%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Panther Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Panther Valley Elementary School is ranked #2100 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Panther Valley Elementary School?
556 students attend Panther Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Panther Valley Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Panther Valley Elementary School?
Panther Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Panther Valley Elementary School offer ?
Panther Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Panther Valley Elementary School part of?
Panther Valley Elementary School is part of Panther Valley School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 556 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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