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Tinicum Elementary School

Summary:

Tinicum Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Pipersville, PA, serving 136 students in grades K-5 as part of the Palisades School District, which is ranked 97 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tinicum Elementary School consistently outperforms the Palisades School District and the state of Pennsylvania in standardized test scores, with 87% of students proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts compared to 70.5% for the district and 53% for the state. The school also ranks very highly for its performance with specific student subgroups, such as 30th out of 1,495 Pennsylvania elementary schools for male students and 107th out of 1,229 for white students. Additionally, Tinicum Elementary spends significantly more per student ($40,286) compared to the state average ($18,000-$22,000), and maintains a very low student-teacher ratio ranging from 6.8 to 10.4 students per teacher.

When compared to nearby schools, Tinicum Elementary School generally outperforms its peers in academic metrics, with the exception of a few schools in the high-performing Central Bucks School District, such as Cold Spring Elementary and Gayman Elementary. Tinicum Elementary School's strong performance, low student-teacher ratio, and diverse student population make it a standout in the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 162 E Dark Hollow Rd
       Pipersville, PA  18947-9531

(610) 847-5131

District: Palisades School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
105th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $40,286 Help


Students who attend Tinicum Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Palisades Middle School
High:    Palisades High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  122

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.3%
Two or more races:
3.3%
Hispanic:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tinicum Elementary School ranks better than 93.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Palisades School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Tinicum Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Palisades School District. Racial makeup is: White (94.3%), two or more races (3.3%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Palisades School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tinicum Elementary School is 9.1, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Palisades School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tinicum Elementary School is $40,286, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Palisades School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tinicum Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tinicum Elementary School 105th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Tinicum Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Palisades School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Palisades School District 97th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tinicum Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Tinicum Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.12 163rd 1302 87.5%
2004 76.27 321st 1308 75.5%
2005 73.09 344th 1299 73.5%
2006 77.05 304th 1545 80.3%
2007 84.20 125th 1555 92.0%
2008 77.57 272nd 1551 82.5%
2009 80.51 192nd 1549 87.6%
2010 81.72 159th 1579 89.9%
2011 82.63 125th 1597 92.2%
2012 76.85 317th 1599 80.2%
2013 84.71 83rd 1519 94.5%
2014 80.58 204th 1467 86.1%
2015 85.61 147th 1474 90.0%
2016 88.15 92nd 1554 94.1%
2017 89.13 65th 1547 95.8%
2018 90.92 46th 1530 97.0%
2019 85.02 165th 1544 89.3%
2021 77.10 310th 1433 78.4%
2022 73.82 416th 1534 72.9%
2023 76.39 347th 1534 77.4%
2024 89.40 105th 1526 93.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Tinicum Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.47 30th 1495 98.0%
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Rank History for White students at Tinicum Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.74 343rd 1236 72.2%
2024 85.76 107th 1229 91.3%
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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 Tinicum Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 303 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1989 292 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1990 293 5 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1991 295 3 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 303
1992 256 3 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1993 264 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1994 261 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1995 245 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1996 245 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1997 221 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1998 298 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 304
1999 305 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2000 307 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2001 296 3 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2002 299 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2003 299 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2004 287 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2005 274 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2006 260 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2007 254 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2008 251 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2009 247 4 0 4 0 n/a n/a 1 256
2010 237 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 243
2011 244 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 250
2012 226 3 3 4 0 0 3 0 239
2013 209 2 2 4 0 0 3 0 220
2014 203 3 2 4 0 0 2 0 214
2015 193 3 2 6 0 0 2 0 206
2016 182 2 1 8 3 0 2 0 198
2017 170 2 1 9 3 0 3 0 188
2018 155 1 1 9 3 0 1 0 170
2019 164 2 2 8 1 0 1 0 178
2020 152 2 2 7 1 0 2 0 166
2021 130 0 2 7 1 0 3 0 143
2022 121 0 1 5 0 0 3 0 130
2023 126 0 0 4 0 0 6 0 136
2024 115 0 1 2 0 0 4 0 122

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 Tinicum Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 309 21.1 14.6 n/a
1989 300 21.1 14.2 n/a
1990 302 21.1 14.3 0
1991 303 21.1 14.3 n/a
1992 264 18.0 14.6 n/a
1993 271 15.0 18.1 n/a
1994 268 15.7 17.1 n/a
1995 249 16.0 15.6 n/a
1996 249 16.0 15.6 n/a
1997 227 14.0 16.2 n/a
1998 304 16.0 19.0 n/a
1999 310 17.0 18.2 n/a
2000 314 17.0 18.5 5.7
2001 307 17.6 17.4 5.5
2002 305 20.4 15.0 8.5
2003 305 20.4 15.0 8.5
2004 293 21.1 13.9 6.5
2005 280 19.3 14.5 9.3
2006 264 19.4 13.6 6.4
2007 257 18.6 13.8 6.2
2008 257 19.8 13.0 7
2009 256 19.0 13.4 11.8
2010 243 18.1 13.4 14.5
2011 250 16.9 14.7 11.6
2012 239 16.8 14.1 12.6
2013 220 16.9 12.9 15
2014 214 17.4 12.2 16.8
2015 206 17.0 12.1 16
2016 198 16.0 12.3 19.2
2017 188 17.7 10.5 22.9
2018 170 16.8 10.1 21.8
2019 178 18.4 9.6 29.2
2020 166 16.6 9.9 25.9
2021 143 19.6 7.2 26.6
2022 130 18.9 6.8 16.9
2023 136 12.9 10.4 26.5
2024 122 13.3 9.1 18

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 Tinicum Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 309 21.1 14.6 n/a
1989 300 21.1 14.2 n/a
1990 302 21.1 14.3 0
1991 303 21.1 14.3 n/a
1992 264 18.0 14.6 n/a
1993 271 15.0 18.1 n/a
1994 268 15.7 17.1 n/a
1995 249 16.0 15.6 n/a
1996 249 16.0 15.6 n/a
1997 227 14.0 16.2 n/a
1998 304 16.0 19.0 n/a
1999 310 17.0 18.2 n/a
2000 314 17.0 18.5 5.7
2001 307 17.6 17.4 5.5
2002 305 20.4 15.0 8.5
2003 305 20.4 15.0 8.5
2004 293 21.1 13.9 6.5
2005 280 19.3 14.5 9.3
2006 264 19.4 13.6 6.4
2007 257 18.6 13.8 6.2
2008 257 19.8 13.0 7
2009 256 19.0 13.4 11.8
2010 243 18.1 13.4 14.5
2011 250 16.9 14.7 11.6
2012 239 16.8 14.1 12.6
2013 220 16.9 12.9 15
2014 214 17.4 12.2 16.8
2015 206 17.0 12.1 16
2016 198 16.0 12.3 19.2
2017 188 17.7 10.5 22.9
2018 170 16.8 10.1 21.8
2019 178 18.4 9.6 29.2
2020 166 16.6 9.9 25.9
2021 143 19.6 7.2 26.6
2022 130 18.9 6.8 16.9
2023 136 12.9 10.4 26.5
2024 122 13.3 9.1 18

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tinicum Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $300 (1.1%) $25,848 (98.8%) $26,149
2020 $415 (1.4%) $28,850 (98.6%) $29,264
2021 $760 (2.4%) $30,863 (97.6%) $31,622
2022 $3,461 (8.6%) $36,825 (91.4%) $40,286

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tinicum 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 165th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 347th of 1534 Elementary schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Tinicum Elementary School)7594.1
 19.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tinicum Elementary School)78.282.4
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Tinicum Elementary School)84.488.9
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Tinicum Elementary School)93.8100
 6.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tinicum Elementary School)81.266.7
 14.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Tinicum Elementary School)78.248.6
 29.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tinicum Elementary School)78.254
 24.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Tinicum Elementary School)79.269.5
 9.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Tinicum Elementary School)93.8100
 6.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tinicum Elementary School)79.263.9
 15.3%
   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 Students178136
 23.6%
African American20
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic84
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White164126
 23.2%
Two or More Races16
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.2%26.5%
 2.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tinicum Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 122 students attended Tinicum Elementary School.

Yes. Tinicum Elementary School ranks in the top 6.9% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Tinicum Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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

Middle : Palisades Middle School
High : Palisades High School


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