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Shannock Valley Elementary School

Armstrong SD · Armstrong County · 210 Cowanshannock Avenue, Rural Valley, PA 16249.0

(724)783-6991

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7/10
#586
Rank 586 out of 1,545
Top 38%
English Language Arts6/10 · #661 · 57th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #672 · 57th percentile
Science9/10 · #236 · 83rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the quiet, wooded hills of Armstrong County, Shannock Valley Elementary is a small rural school where kids tend to know their teachers well and science is clearly a standout — scoring well above its peers statewide. Families who appreciate a tight-knit, small-town feel and want their kids to develop strong science fundamentals will find a lot to like here. Rural Valley moves at a slower pace than Pittsburgh's suburbs, and for families who value that kind of grounded, community-rooted upbringing, Shannock Valley fits right in.

Student Demographics

164 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
164 (100%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged82 (50%)
Students with Disabilities42 (26%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

310
Enrollment
25.4
Teachers (FTE)
12.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1349 · 15th percentile

5 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.