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#1232 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 43% in state

Joseph E Ferderbar EL Sch

Elementary School · Neshaminy Sd · Feasterville, PA

A Neshaminy Sd elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

300 Heights Lane, Feasterville, PA 19053

  • Math 66% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.9% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+14.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.9 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$17,241
Chronic Absenteeism7.4%

Students at Joseph E Ferderbar EL Sch score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency66%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Joseph E Ferderbar 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$102,241

Median home value

$382,300

Median rent

$1,401/mo

College educated

36.8%

Homeownership

84.7%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19053; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Neshaminy Valley Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–10.8 mi5Compare →
Just ChildrenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.1 mi4Compare →
Kiddie AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.3 mi11Compare →
Tawanka EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.7K–41.5 mi860Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Neshaminy Sd

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#3 of 10
District spending per student
$17,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Joseph E Ferderbar EL Sch is listed in Neshaminy SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Joseph E Ferderbar EL Sch

Joseph E Ferderbar EL Sch is a public elementary school in Feasterville, PA, part of Neshaminy Sd, serving approximately 489 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,232 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Joseph E Ferderbar EL Sch

What grades does Joseph E Ferderbar EL Sch serve?

Joseph E Ferderbar EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Joseph E Ferderbar EL Sch?

Joseph E Ferderbar EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 489 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph E Ferderbar EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Joseph E Ferderbar EL Sch is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Joseph E Ferderbar EL Sch rank in PA?

Joseph E Ferderbar EL Sch ranks #1,232 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Joseph E Ferderbar EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Joseph E Ferderbar EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Joseph E Ferderbar EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph E Ferderbar EL Sch has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Joseph E Ferderbar EL Sch a charter school?

No, Joseph E Ferderbar EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Joseph E Ferderbar EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Joseph E Ferderbar EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph E Ferderbar EL Sch?

53.6% of students at Joseph E Ferderbar 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 – 4th
Enrollment
489
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bucks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.4%
Area population (ZIP 19053)
28,000
Area average commute
32.4 min
Area median age
45.3
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 19053; 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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