Oswayo Valley El Sch vs Salisbury-Elk Lick El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 257 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oswayo Valley El Sch
Shinglehouse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
132 students
Salisbury-Elk Lick El Sch
Salisbury · Public elementary · Grades K–6
130 students
| Measure | Oswayo Valley El Sch Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania | Salisbury-Elk Lick El Sch Salisbury, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #706 of 1,627 | #709 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #15742 of 50,301 | #15825 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 132 | 130 |
| Enrollment | 132 | 130 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 125.8% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 57% |
| city | Shinglehouse | Salisbury |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.6 vs 63.5).
- •Oswayo Valley El Sch does better on math proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Oswayo Valley El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Salisbury-Elk Lick El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.1% vs 125.8%).
- •Oswayo Valley El Sch does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 10.0).
- •Oswayo Valley El Sch is the larger school with 132 students compared with 130.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oswayo Valley El Sch better than Salisbury-Elk Lick El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Oswayo Valley El Sch and Salisbury-Elk Lick El Sch?
About 257 km in a straight line, between Shinglehouse and Salisbury in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oswayo Valley El Sch: 132. Salisbury-Elk Lick El Sch: 130. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oswayo Valley El Sch and Salisbury-Elk Lick El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Oswayo Valley El Sch is 706th of 1,627 and Salisbury-Elk Lick El Sch is 709th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).