Very Good
#738 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 26% in state
Buckingham EL Sch
Elementary School · Central Bucks Sd · Buckingham, PA
A Central Bucks Sd elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Box 158 2414 Durham Road, Buckingham, PA 18912
- Math 66% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 80% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buckingham EL Sch score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Buckingham EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$223,182
Median home value
$2,000,001
College educated
82.6%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
31.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18912; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Learning Children's AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Buckingham Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | K–8 | 2.0 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| The Goddard SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.8 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Community Educational CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 3.0 mi | 9 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Central Bucks Sd
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #14 of 23
- District spending per student
- $18,947NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buckingham EL Sch is listed in Central Bucks SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buckingham EL Sch
Buckingham EL Sch is a public elementary school in Buckingham, PA, part of Central Bucks Sd, serving approximately 448 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #738 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buckingham EL Sch
What grades does Buckingham EL Sch serve?
Buckingham EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Buckingham EL Sch?
Buckingham EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckingham EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckingham EL Sch is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buckingham EL Sch rank in PA?
Buckingham EL Sch ranks #738 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Buckingham EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Buckingham EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Buckingham EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buckingham EL Sch has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Buckingham EL Sch a charter school?
No, Buckingham EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buckingham EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Buckingham EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buckingham EL Sch?
11.4% of students at Buckingham EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bucks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.6%
- Phone
- (267) 893-4200
- Area population (ZIP 18912)
- 250
- Area median age
- 64.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18912; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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