Mahadev Maitri Foundation
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Elementary· 8 schools in district

Connoquenessing Valley El Sch

300 Pittsburgh St, Zelienople, PA 16063Seneca Valley SD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–04Non-Charter
744
Students
Total enrolled
$23,944
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 67% vs nat'l
15.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 744 students in grades KG–04 in Zelienople, Pennsylvania.
67% above average funding
District spends $23,944 per pupil, 67% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Connoquenessing Valley El Sch is a large elementary in Zelienople, Pennsylvania, serving grades KG–04 with 744 students. The district invests $23,944 per student — 67% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 17% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Connoquenessing Valley El Sch

744
Total Students
15.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
17%
Free Lunch
50
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution379 male · 365 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility17%
National avg 52% · 126 students
Student Composition
92%
Asian1%
White92%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black2%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 422244001178

Academic Outcomes at Connoquenessing Valley El Sch

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 75th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 16063

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,944Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$23,944
State avg
$97,525
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,535
Student Support$4,549
Administration$2,873
Operations$3,592
Other$2,394
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $23,944 spent per student, an estimated $10,607 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
24%
71%
State government
23.9%
Local (property tax)
70.9%
Federal programs
5.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $23,944/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 17% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Haine El SchEhrman Crest El SchRowan El Sch
↓
Middle
Ryan Gloyer MSEhrman Crest MSHaine MS
↓
High School
Seneca Valley HS
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 04
Location—
CountyButler County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSeneca Valley SD →
Phone: (724)452-8280
NCES ID: 422244001178
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Zelienople seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Seneca Valley SD
High
Seneca Valley HS
2,307 students · 09–12
● 49 opp18% FRL
Mid
Ryan Gloyer MS
1,123 students · 07–08
● 49 opp21% FRL
Elem
Haine El Sch
813 students · KG–04
● 58 opp21% FRL
Elem
Ehrman Crest El Sch
758 students · KG–04
● 58 opp19% FRL
Mid
Ehrman Crest MS
615 students · 05–06
● 58 opp18% FRL
Elem
Rowan El Sch
527 students · KG–04
● 58 opp14% FRL
Mid
Haine MS
494 students · 05–06
● 58 opp20% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
300 Pittsburgh St, Zelienople, PA 16063
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.