Tinicum Elementary School

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Tinicum Elementary School ranks 347 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Tinicum Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Pipersville, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-5 with a student population of 136. The school is part of the Palisades School District, which is ranked 111 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tinicum Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with significantly higher proficiency rates in PSSA Math and PSSA Science. The school has a strong track record of high rankings and ratings from SchoolDigger, consistently ranking in the top 15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past decade. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.8 to 10.4 students per teacher, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. However, the school has a less diverse student population, with over 90% of students identifying as white, in contrast to some of the nearby schools like Buckingham Elementary School and Linden Elementary School, which have more racially diverse student bodies.

While Tinicum Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, its statewide ranking has declined from its peak in the 2017-2018 school year, which could be an area of focus for the school to understand and address. Additionally, the lack of racial diversity at the school may be an area of concern, as ensuring a diverse and inclusive learning environment can be beneficial for students' social and cultural development. Overall, Tinicum Elementary School is a high-performing school with a track record of academic excellence, but it may want to explore ways to maintain its top-tier ranking and attract a more diverse student population.

Detail:

Public K-5

162 E Dark Hollow Rd
Pipersville, PA 18947-9531

(610) 847-5131

District: Palisades School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
347^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $40,286

Students who attend Tinicum Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Palisades Middle School
High:	Palisades High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 136

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tinicum Elementary School ranks better than 77.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Palisades School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Tinicum Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Palisades School District. Racial makeup is: White (92.6%), two or more races (4.4%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Palisades School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tinicum Elementary School is 10.4, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Palisades School District! (See more...)

Compare Tinicum Elementary School employs 12.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 2023 Rankings:

Tinicum Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tinicum Elementary School 347^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Tinicum Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Palisades School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Palisades School District 111^th of 606 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
2003	85.12	163^rd	1302	87.5%
2004	76.27	321^st	1308	75.5%
2005	73.09	344^th	1299	73.5%
2006	77.05	304^th	1545	80.3%
2007	84.20	125^th	1555	92.0%
2008	77.57	272^nd	1551	82.5%
2009	80.51	192^nd	1549	87.6%
2010	81.72	159^th	1579	89.9%
2011	82.63	125^th	1597	92.2%
2012	76.85	317^th	1599	80.2%
2013	84.71	83^rd	1519	94.5%
2014	80.58	204^th	1467	86.1%
2015	85.61	147^th	1474	90.0%
2016	88.15	92^nd	1554	94.1%
2017	89.13	65^th	1547	95.8%
2018	90.92	46^th	1530	97.0%
2019	85.02	165^th	1544	89.3%
2021	77.10	310^th	1433	78.4%
2022	73.82	416^th	1534	72.9%
2023	76.39	347^th	1534	77.4%

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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	343^rd	1236	72.2%

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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.

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

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

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

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 165^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 347^th 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)	75	94.1	19.1%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tinicum Elementary School)	78.2	82.4	4.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Tinicum Elementary School)	84.4	88.9	4.5%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Tinicum Elementary School)	93.8	100	6.2%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tinicum Elementary School)	81.2	66.7	14.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Tinicum Elementary School)	78.2	48.6	29.6%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tinicum Elementary School)	78.2	54	24.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Tinicum Elementary School)	79.2	69.5	9.7%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Tinicum Elementary School)	93.8	100	6.2%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tinicum Elementary School)	79.2	63.9	15.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	178	136	23.6%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	8	4	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	164	126	23.2%
Two or More Races	1	6	500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.2%	26.5%	2.7%

Schools Near Tinicum Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tinicum Elementary School	Public	K-5	162 E Dark Hollow Rd	Pipersville	18947	Bucks County	Palisades School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 847-5131	136	13	10.4	26.5%	126 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.4%)	76.4	347^th of 1534 public elementary schools	77.4%		73.8	416^th of 1534 public elementary schools	72.9%	69	94.1	88.9	48.6		69.5	100.0	100.0	82.4	66.7	54.0		63.9	$40,286	$3,461	$36,825
Bedminster Elementary School	Public	K-5	2914 Fretz Valley Road	Perkasie	18944	Bucks County	Pennridge School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 795-2929	420	27	15.7	23.1%	352 (83.8%)	3 (0.7%)	34 (8.1%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.8%)	85.8	177^th of 1534 public elementary schools	88.5%		79.3	302^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	80.3%	125	73.3	81.2	81.0		78.5	98.6	98.6	57.7	75.4	80.8		71.4	$15,806	$201	$15,605
Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School	Public	K-5	41 Thomas Free Dr	Kintnersville	18930	Bucks County	Palisades School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 847-5131	234	22	10.6	34.6%	208 (88.9%)	5 (2.1%)	17 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	80	282^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	81.6%		91	77^th of 1534 public elementary schools	95.0%	205	61.0	72.5	83.3		70.5	82.5	82.5	69.0	67.5	95.8		74.5	$28,993	$1,209	$27,784
New Hope-Solebury Lower Elementary School	Public	K-2	3020 North Sugan Road	Solebury	18963	Bucks County	New Hope-Solebury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 297-5438	232	19	12.0	9.9%	176 (75.9%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (7.8%)	9 (3.9%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (10.3%)								(n/a)													$14,241	$142	$14,099
Cold Spring Elementary School	Public	K-6	4150 Durham Rd	Doylestown	18902	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	No	(267) 893-3800	500	39	12.9	6.0%	406 (81.2%)	9 (1.8%)	31 (6.2%)	32 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.4%)	89.9	98^th of 1534 public elementary schools	93.6%		87.2	154^th of 1534 public elementary schools	90.0%	56	88.2	71.2	72.4	71.8	75.2	89.0	89.0	83.1	75.4	72.4	92.3	80.8	$19,019	$254	$18,765
Groveland Elementary School	Public	K-6	1100 North Easton Road	Doylestown	18902	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	Yes	(267) 893-4600	811	57	14.2	21.2%	609 (75.1%)	15 (1.8%)	112 (13.8%)	35 (4.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.8%)	68.8	522^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	66.0%		64.5	602^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	60.8%	80	67.3	51.0	48.2	55.6	55.2	85.3	85.3	65.5	55.4	55.3	64.8	60.1	$18,325	$668	$17,657
Gayman Elementary School	Public	K-6	4440 Point Pleasant Pike	Doylestown	18902	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	No	(267) 893-4350	414	29	14.0	8.9%	351 (84.8%)	4 (1.0%)	20 (4.8%)	15 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.8%)	89.2	110^th of 1534 public elementary schools	92.8%		87.9	140^th of 1534 public elementary schools	90.9%	30	78.0	75.4	72.9	78.8	76.0	97.4	97.4	77.9	80.3	67.1	80.7	76.3	$18,248	$255	$17,993
New Hope-Solebury Upper Elementary School	Public	3-5	186 West Bridge Street	New Hope	18938	Bucks County	New Hope-Solebury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 862-8026	277	25	10.9	10.8%	217 (78.3%)	1 (0.4%)	23 (8.3%)	13 (4.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.9%)	85.2	187^th of 1534 public elementary schools	87.8%		85.3	195^th of 1534 public elementary schools	87.3%	8	72.3	71.0	73.2		72.2	92.8	92.8	69.3	74.7	77.6		73.6	$22,395	$224	$22,172
Buckingham Elementary School	Public	K-6	Box 158 2414 Durham Road	Buckingham	18912	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	No	(267) 893-4200	450	32	13.9	12.0%	384 (85.3%)	7 (1.6%)	25 (5.6%)	17 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.6%)	84.6	202^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	86.8%		85	200^th of 1534 public elementary schools	87.0%	2	79.6	61.4	72.1	56.1	66.7	90.0	90.0	78.2	71.5	75.0	71.2	73.7	$18,412	$257	$18,156
Linden Elementary School	Public	K-6	480 Linden Ave	Doylestown	18901	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	No	(267) 893-4400	367	30	12.4	10.1%	305 (83.1%)	3 (0.8%)	15 (4.1%)	20 (5.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.3%)	90.2	93^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	93.9%		87.5	147^th of 1534 public elementary schools	90.4%	54	81.4	74.5	68.3	58.4	70.4	98.1	98.1	77.2	85.5	80.0	80.0	80.9	$18,902	$338	$18,564

Frequently Asked Questions about Tinicum Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Tinicum Elementary School?

Students at Tinicum Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Tinicum Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Palisades Middle School
High : Palisades High School

How many students attend Tinicum Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 136 students attended Tinicum Elementary School.

Is Tinicum Elementary School a good school?

Tinicum Elementary School ranks 347^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Tinicum Elementary School in?

Palisades School District

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