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#683 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 24% in state

Richboro EL Sch

Elementary School · Council Rock Sd · Richboro, PA

A Council Rock Sd elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

125 Upper Holland Rd, Richboro, PA 18954

  • Math 61% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 63% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.5% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.3 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)67% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$22,100
Chronic Absenteeism8.9%

Students at Richboro EL Sch score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency61%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency63%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
61%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

16.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Richboro 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$154,989

Median home value

$585,200

Median rent

$1,991/mo

College educated

62.9%

Homeownership

98.5%

Poverty rate

0.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18954; 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
Sunny Tree HousePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.7 mi9Compare →
Churchville EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.6K–61.4 mi557Compare →
Maureen M Welch EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.9K–61.8 mi533Compare →
Rolling Hills EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.3K–61.9 mi369Compare →

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.

Council Rock Sd

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#10 of 14
District spending per student
$22,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Richboro EL Sch is listed in Council Rock SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Richboro EL Sch

Richboro EL Sch is a public elementary school in Richboro, PA, part of Council Rock Sd, serving approximately 372 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #683 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Richboro EL Sch

What grades does Richboro EL Sch serve?

Richboro EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Richboro EL Sch?

Richboro EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Richboro EL Sch is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Richboro EL Sch rank in PA?

Richboro EL Sch ranks #683 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Richboro EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Richboro EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Richboro EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Richboro EL Sch has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Richboro EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Richboro EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

16.4% of students at Richboro 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
372
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bucks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.9%
Area population (ZIP 18954)
10,864
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
48.8
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 18954; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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