Saucon Valley El Sch

2085 Polk Valley Rd
Hellertown, PA 18055

627 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Saucon Valley Elementary School, located on Polk Valley Road in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary elementary education hub for the Saucon Valley School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that focuses on the developmental needs of young students. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, the school aims to build a strong educational foundation for children in the Hellertown community, preparing them for the transition to middle school within the district.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to community engagement and maintaining a small-town atmosphere despite its role in a growing suburban area. Students at Saucon Valley Elementary typically benefit from a range of extracurricular activities, specialized instructional programs, and a dedicated teaching staff that prioritizes individualized learning. Through its integration of technology, character education, and a diverse curriculum, the school strives to cultivate a positive school climate where students are encouraged to be curious, inclusive, and academically successful.

627

Total Students

50.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saucon Valley El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	480
Hispanic	88
Black	6
Asian	12
Two or More	41

White
480 (76.6%)
Hispanic
88 (14.0%)
Two or More
41 (6.5%)
Asian
12 (1.9%)
Black
6 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Saucon Valley SD
Phone:	(610)838-7001
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	627
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 105

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 144

Grade 4 132