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#1233 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 43% in state
Tawanka EL Sch
Elementary School · Neshaminy Sd · Langhorne, PA
A Neshaminy Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
2055 Brownsville Rd, Langhorne, PA 19053
- Math 63% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tawanka EL Sch score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 9-year record (2016–2024) and has held near 58% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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 20 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tawanka EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just ChildrenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Neshaminy Valley Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 1.1 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Joseph E Ferderbar EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–4 | 1.5 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Buck EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–4 | Not available | 586 | Compare → |
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
- #4 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
Tawanka EL Sch is listed in Neshaminy SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tawanka EL Sch
Tawanka EL Sch is a public elementary school in Langhorne, PA, part of Neshaminy Sd, serving approximately 860 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,233 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tawanka EL Sch
What grades does Tawanka EL Sch serve?
Tawanka EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Tawanka EL Sch?
Tawanka EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 860 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tawanka EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Tawanka EL Sch is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tawanka EL Sch rank in PA?
Tawanka EL Sch ranks #1,233 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Tawanka EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Tawanka 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 Tawanka EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tawanka EL Sch has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Tawanka EL Sch a charter school?
No, Tawanka EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tawanka EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Tawanka EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tawanka EL Sch?
39.8% of students at Tawanka 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
- 860
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bucks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (215) 809-6502
- 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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