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Buckingham Elementary School

Summary:

Buckingham Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Buckingham, PA, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 450 students. It is part of the Central Bucks School District, which is ranked 41 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Buckingham Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking between 20-202 over the past 10 years. The school's PSSA test scores are significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with 65.1% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 40.4% statewide, and 92.6% proficiency in PSSA Science, compared to 65.8% statewide. Buckingham Elementary's performance is also consistently higher than the Central Bucks School District averages, indicating the school is a top performer within its own district. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 3.08% to 12% over the past few years, and a favorable student-teacher ratio ranging from 11.9 to 14.6.

While Buckingham Elementary performs exceptionally well overall, the data shows some variation in performance among different student subgroups, with the school's ranking for male students and white students slightly lower than for female students, and the ranking for disabled students also lower. However, the school's consistent high performance is generally higher than the other nearby elementary schools within the Central Bucks School District, as well as the neighboring New Hope-Solebury and Council Rock school districts, suggesting a district-wide emphasis on educational excellence.


Detail:

Public K-6

 Box 158 2414 Durham Road
       Buckingham, PA  18912-0158

(267) 893-4200

District: Central Bucks School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
146th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,412 Help


Students who attend Buckingham Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Holicong Middle School
High:    Central Bucks High School-East

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  448

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.8%
Hispanic:
6.9%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Buckingham Elementary School ranks better than 90.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 8th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Central Bucks School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.8%), Hispanic (6.9%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buckingham Elementary School is 15.2. 13 elementary schools in the Central Bucks School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buckingham Elementary School is $18,412, which is the 5th highest among 15 elementary schools in the Central Bucks School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buckingham Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Buckingham Elementary School 146th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Buckingham Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Central Bucks School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Bucks School District 41st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buckingham Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Buckingham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.95 104th 1302 92.0%
2004 89.72 65th 1308 95.0%
2005 87.71 29th 1299 97.8%
2006 89.43 19th 1545 98.8%
2007 89.77 22nd 1555 98.6%
2008 88.34 19th 1551 98.8%
2009 86.55 40th 1549 97.4%
2010 87.07 31st 1579 98.0%
2011 84.61 80th 1597 95.0%
2012 87.82 15th 1599 99.1%
2013 86.33 47th 1519 96.9%
2014 84.30 105th 1467 92.8%
2015 89.18 66th 1474 95.5%
2016 91.38 28th 1554 98.2%
2017 92.21 20th 1547 98.7%
2018 89.81 61st 1530 96.0%
2019 88.38 101st 1544 93.5%
2021 87.50 126th 1433 91.2%
2022 85.00 200th 1534 87.0%
2023 84.62 202nd 1534 86.8%
2024 87.42 146th 1526 90.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Buckingham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 87.60 114th 1488 92.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Buckingham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.45 363rd 1043 65.2%
2024 62.92 317th 1084 70.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Buckingham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.49 181st 1495 87.9%
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Rank History for White students at Buckingham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.12 243rd 1236 80.3%
2024 80.74 178th 1229 85.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Buckingham Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 579 6 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1989 580 8 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1990 699 8 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 720
1991 613 7 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1992 609 8 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1993 596 9 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1994 602 8 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 617
1995 637 10 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1996 637 10 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1997 689 10 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1998 711 10 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 724
1999 765 8 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 777
2000 751 9 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 764
2001 580 6 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2002 644 2 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 661
2003 644 2 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 661
2004 660 5 22 2 0 n/a n/a 0 689
2005 435 2 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2006 434 3 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2007 409 5 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2008 401 3 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2009 394 3 14 11 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2010 503 8 20 12 0 n/a n/a 2 545
2011 509 9 21 12 0 0 3 0 554
2012 505 7 22 14 0 0 5 0 553
2013 485 6 20 15 0 0 12 0 538
2014 473 3 14 15 0 0 15 0 520
2015 459 2 12 16 0 0 14 0 503
2016 441 3 12 16 0 0 18 0 490
2017 412 5 14 14 0 0 20 0 465
2018 408 6 13 13 0 1 18 0 459
2019 415 5 14 10 0 1 16 0 461
2020 396 5 14 8 0 0 17 0 440
2021 390 5 20 12 0 1 16 0 444
2022 400 4 15 20 0 1 14 0 454
2023 384 7 17 25 0 1 16 0 450
2024 380 3 12 31 0 1 21 0 448

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Buckingham Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 598 34.9 17.1 n/a
1989 602 30.0 20.0 n/a
1990 720 38.9 18.5 0
1991 634 38.0 16.6 n/a
1992 627 32.8 19.1 n/a
1993 611 28.6 21.4 n/a
1994 617 27.8 22.2 n/a
1995 655 33.1 19.8 n/a
1996 655 33.1 19.8 n/a
1997 704 38.0 18.5 n/a
1998 724 39.5 18.3 n/a
1999 777 39.1 19.9 n/a
2000 764 44.4 17.2 2.6
2001 591 33.8 17.5 1.9
2002 661 34.3 19.3 2.3
2003 661 34.3 19.3 2.3
2004 689 32.8 21.0 1.6
2005 448 27.4 16.4 3.3
2006 452 25.8 17.5 1.3
2007 428 23.8 18.0 1.9
2008 424 26.1 16.2 0.7
2009 422 26.7 15.8 2.6
2010 545 31.5 17.3 2.9
2011 554 33.2 16.6 3.1
2012 553 33.2 16.6 3.4
2013 538 32.5 16.5 6.3
2014 520 33.2 15.6 5.8
2015 503 34.0 14.7 5.8
2016 490 35.0 14.0 4.9
2017 465 35.3 13.1 8
2018 459 33.7 13.6 7.4
2019 461 31.2 14.7 6.9
2020 440 33.2 13.2 5.2
2021 444 37.2 11.9 3.6
2022 454 30.9 14.6 3.1
2023 450 32.3 13.9 12
2024 448 29.4 15.2 11.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Buckingham Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 598 34.9 17.1 n/a
1989 602 30.0 20.0 n/a
1990 720 38.9 18.5 0
1991 634 38.0 16.6 n/a
1992 627 32.8 19.1 n/a
1993 611 28.6 21.4 n/a
1994 617 27.8 22.2 n/a
1995 655 33.1 19.8 n/a
1996 655 33.1 19.8 n/a
1997 704 38.0 18.5 n/a
1998 724 39.5 18.3 n/a
1999 777 39.1 19.9 n/a
2000 764 44.4 17.2 2.6
2001 591 33.8 17.5 1.9
2002 661 34.3 19.3 2.3
2003 661 34.3 19.3 2.3
2004 689 32.8 21.0 1.6
2005 448 27.4 16.4 3.3
2006 452 25.8 17.5 1.3
2007 428 23.8 18.0 1.9
2008 424 26.1 16.2 0.7
2009 422 26.7 15.8 2.6
2010 545 31.5 17.3 2.9
2011 554 33.2 16.6 3.1
2012 553 33.2 16.6 3.4
2013 538 32.5 16.5 6.3
2014 520 33.2 15.6 5.8
2015 503 34.0 14.7 5.8
2016 490 35.0 14.0 4.9
2017 465 35.3 13.1 8
2018 459 33.7 13.6 7.4
2019 461 31.2 14.7 6.9
2020 440 33.2 13.2 5.2
2021 444 37.2 11.9 3.6
2022 454 30.9 14.6 3.1
2023 450 32.3 13.9 12
2024 448 29.4 15.2 11.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Buckingham Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $53 (0.3%) $16,036 (99.7%) $16,089
2020 $111 (0.7%) $16,833 (99.3%) $16,944
2021 $89 (0.5%) $17,720 (99.5%) $17,809
2022 $257 (1.4%) $18,156 (98.6%) $18,412

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buckingham Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 101st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 202nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Buckingham Elementary School)88.979.6
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Buckingham Elementary School)90.578.2
 12.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Buckingham Elementary School)68.361.4
 6.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Buckingham Elementary School)90.290
 0.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Buckingham Elementary School)85.471.5
 13.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Buckingham Elementary School)71.972.1
 0.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Buckingham Elementary School)82.575
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Buckingham Elementary School)70.356.1
 14.2%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Buckingham Elementary School)94.771.2
 23.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Buckingham Elementary School)74.366.7
 7.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Buckingham Elementary School)90.290
 0.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Buckingham Elementary School)88.573.7
 14.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students461450
 2.4%
African American57
 40%
American Indian00
Asian1417
 21.4%
Hispanic1025
 150%
Pacific Islander11
White415384
 7.5%
Two or More Races1616
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.9%12%
 5.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Buckingham Elementary School

Yes. Buckingham Elementary School ranks in the top 9.6% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 448 students attended Buckingham Elementary School.

Students who attend Buckingham Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Holicong Middle School
High : Central Bucks High School-East

Students at Buckingham Elementary School are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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