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#2349 of 2,846 schools in PA

Keystone EL Sch

Elementary School · Bristol Township Sd · Croydon, PA

A Bristol Township Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

1800 Keystone St, Croydon, PA 19021

  • Math 36% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 33% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-3.02 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.7% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-15.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.4 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$18,612
Chronic Absenteeism15.1%

Students at Keystone EL Sch score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency33%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 9-year record (2016–2024) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 8 years
2016
Math
45%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Keystone 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$59,935

Median home value

$264,900

Median rent

$1,303/mo

College educated

15.3%

Homeownership

67.6%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19021; 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
Doane AcademyPrivate · tuition8.4privatePK–121.5 mi239Compare →
Russell C Struble EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.3K–61.7 mi510Compare →
Mildred Magowan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–42.1 mi563Compare →
Samuel Smith Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–22.1 mi322Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Bristol Township Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$18,612NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Keystone EL Sch is listed in Bristol Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Keystone EL Sch

Keystone EL Sch is a public elementary school in Croydon, PA, part of Bristol Township Sd, serving approximately 977 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,349 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Keystone EL Sch

What grades does Keystone EL Sch serve?

Keystone EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Keystone EL Sch?

Keystone EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 977 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Keystone EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Keystone EL Sch is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Keystone EL Sch rank in PA?

Keystone EL Sch ranks #2,349 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Keystone EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Keystone EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Keystone EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Keystone EL Sch has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Is Keystone EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Keystone EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Keystone EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Keystone EL Sch?

100.0% of students at Keystone 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 – 5th
Enrollment
977
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bucks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.1%
Area population (ZIP 19021)
9,713
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
42
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 19021; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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