At a glance
Reported students
626
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.59
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
547
Belle Valley El Sch: 626 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 545
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.97
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about Belle Valley El Sch
Belle Valley El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Erie. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Millcreek Township SD. NCES reports 626 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.3%) and Asian (18.7%). English learners represent 10.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Belle Valley El Sch
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.59 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 20%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.3%
- Hispanic5.8%
- Black5.6%
- Asian18.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Millcreek Township SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Asbury El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
572 reported students
Grandview El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
691 reported students
Tracy El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
515 reported students
Chestnut Hill El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
403 reported students
James S Wilson MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
547 reported students
Westlake MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
477 reported students
Public schools near Belle Valley El Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JoAnna Connell Sch Elementary · Erie City SD | PK–05 | 556 | 1.3 mi |
| Lincoln El Sch Elementary · Erie City SD | PK–05 | 347 | 1.7 mi |
| Jefferson El Sch Elementary · Erie City SD | PK–05 | 447 | 1.9 mi |
| McKinley El Sch Elementary · Erie City SD | PK–05 | 504 | 2.2 mi |
| Diehl Sch Elementary · Erie City SD | PK–05 | 441 | 2.4 mi |
| Chestnut Hill El Sch Elementary · Millcreek Township SD | KG–05 | 403 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Belle Valley El Sch
What grades does Belle Valley El Sch serve?
Belle Valley El Sch reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Millcreek Township SD.
How many students attend Belle Valley El Sch?
Belle Valley El Sch reported 626 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 545 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Belle Valley El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 626 students and 45.59 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Belle Valley El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Belle Valley El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Millcreek Township SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Belle Valley El Sch in?
Belle Valley El Sch is part of Millcreek Township SD, based in Erie, PA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Belle Valley El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include JoAnna Connell Sch (1.3 mi), Lincoln El Sch (1.7 mi), Jefferson El Sch (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.