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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DELAWARE VALLEY SD·NCES 420753003866

Shohola El Sch

940 Twin Lakes Road, Shohola, PA 18458 · (570) 296-3600 · Pike County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL421 STUDENTS
Enrollment
421
Elementary
DISTRICT 468 · STATE 443
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.9:1 · STATE 13.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
38%
159 students
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 75%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
69
Grade 1
63
Grade 2
75
Grade 3
72
Grade 4
69
Grade 5
73
Student demographics
White
33680%
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 60%
Hispanic
5714%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 16%
Black
123%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 14%
Asian
41%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Two+
113%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
22253%
Female
19947%

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Test scores

PSSA + Keystone 2024-25 . % Proficient or Advanced
English Language Arts
51.6%
PA avg 51.1% . -14.5pp since 2023
Math
55.1%
PA avg 43.0% . +4.3pp since 2023
Source: PSSA + Keystone. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
59.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
61.4%
based on PA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-1.6pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
421
-9 (-2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
was 12.8:1
% White
80%
was 84%
% Hispanic
14%
was 8%
% Black
3%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Shohola El Sch

Shohola El Sch, a mid-tier elementary school in Shohola, Pennsylvania, operated by Delaware Valley SD, teaches 421 students, covering grades K through 5.

Within Delaware Valley SD, which oversees 7 schools and 4,248 students, Shohola El Sch is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Shohola El Sch lists that the largest single group is White, at 80% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school reports 14% Hispanic, 3% Black, 3% multiracial. Compared to Pike County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the resource side, The school employs 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.4:1. That tracks the state average closely. Around 38% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Pike County (around 63%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), Shohola El Sch tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 61.4% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 59.8%.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Pike County) logs that median household income runs about $81,323, roughly 30% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Pike County runs 14 public schools (combined enrollment of about 8,615 students), of which Shohola El Sch is one.

Nearest neighbor: Dingman-Delaware El Sch, around 6.6 miles off. 7 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint. On composite proficiency, Shohola El Sch comes 3rd of 8 in the immediate cluster, higher than the nearby-schools average of 57.2%.

Shohola El Sch operates from a low-density location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count stayed largely flat: 430 students in 2018 compared to 421 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 8% to 14% across the same window.

Inside the community feed, members of the Shohola El Sch community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Pike County at a glance

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Population
60,621
Census ACS
Median income
$81,323
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
8,615 students

Quick facts

School name
Shohola El Sch
District
Delaware Valley SD
Address
940 Twin Lakes Road, Shohola, PA 18458
Phone
(570) 296-3600
County
Pike County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
421
Teachers (FTE)
31
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
159 (38%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
420753003866
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Shohola El Sch
How large is Shohola El Sch?
Shohola El Sch enrolls approximately 421 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Shohola El Sch serve?
Shohola El Sch serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at Shohola El Sch?
Approximately 13.4:1 students per teacher at Shohola El Sch.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Shohola El Sch?
At Shohola El Sch, the student body is approximately 80% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Shohola El Sch in?
Shohola El Sch is part of Delaware Valley SD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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