Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School

Summary:

Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 234 students in grades K-5 in the Palisades School District in Kintnersville, Pennsylvania. The school has consistently ranked in the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past decade, with a 4 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming state and district averages on PSSA tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 72.4% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 53% statewide, and 67.7% were proficient or better in Math, compared to 40.4% statewide. The school also excels in Science, with 85.4% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the 65.8% state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 34.62% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, lower than the state average.

Compared to other elementary schools in the Palisades School District and surrounding districts, such as Tinicum Elementary School and Springfield Elementary School, Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution. The school's increased spending per student, reaching $28,993 in the 2021-2022 school year, and its low student-teacher ratio of 10.6 students per teacher, suggest a strong investment in resources and facilities that may contribute to its academic success.


Detail:

Public K-5

 41 Thomas Free Dr
       Kintnersville, PA  18930-9657


(610) 847-5131

District: Palisades School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
284th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,993 Help


Students who attend Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Palisades Middle School
High:    Palisades High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  234

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.9%
Hispanic:
7.3%
African American:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.6% Help


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Compare Details Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School ranks better than 81.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last 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 80.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Palisades School District. Racial makeup is: White (88.9%), Hispanic (7.3%), African American (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Palisades School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School is 10.6. 1 elementary schools in the Palisades School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School is $28,993, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Palisades School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School 284th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Durham-Nockamixon 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 Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 83.86 195th 1302 85.0%
2004 83.89 170th 1308 87.0%
2005 69.45 426th 1299 67.2%
2006 75.77 336th 1545 78.3%
2007 79.57 242nd 1555 84.4%
2008 74.95 346th 1551 77.7%
2009 69.95 464th 1549 70.0%
2010 79.29 224th 1579 85.8%
2011 80.80 185th 1597 88.4%
2012 84.35 76th 1599 95.2%
2013 84.85 79th 1519 94.8%
2014 83.45 126th 1467 91.4%
2015 83.64 190th 1474 87.1%
2016 81.27 252nd 1554 83.8%
2017 89.69 55th 1547 96.4%
2018 79.70 283rd 1530 81.5%
2019 80.09 281st 1544 81.8%
2021 85.75 151st 1433 89.5%
2022 91.03 77th 1534 95.0%
2023 79.95 282nd 1534 81.6%
2024 80.04 284th 1526 81.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.99 337th 1414 76.2%
2024 76.38 252nd 1432 82.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.21 223rd 1488 85.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.10 399th 1495 73.3%
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Rank History for White students at Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.15 254th 1236 79.4%
2024 73.35 295th 1229 76.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 363 5 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1990 371 5 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1991 347 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1992 295 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1993 286 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1994 271 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1995 296 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1996 296 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1997 280 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1998 319 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1999 322 0 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2000 319 1 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2001 310 2 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2002 294 5 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2003 294 5 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2004 294 5 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2005 275 5 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2006 264 3 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 271
2007 251 2 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 261
2008 244 2 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2009 255 2 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2010 243 3 10 4 0 n/a n/a 1 261
2011 244 1 9 4 0 0 4 0 262
2012 220 1 9 5 0 0 3 0 238
2013 204 1 8 7 0 0 3 0 223
2014 221 4 6 14 1 0 1 0 247
2015 204 4 4 9 1 0 2 0 224
2016 191 2 2 9 0 0 3 0 207
2017 196 2 0 8 0 0 3 0 209
2018 198 1 0 7 0 0 3 0 209
2019 213 2 0 11 0 0 2 0 228
2020 208 2 0 11 0 0 4 0 225
2021 198 1 0 9 0 0 3 0 211
2022 198 2 0 14 0 0 6 0 220
2023 208 5 0 17 0 0 4 0 234

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 Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 375 24.9 15.0 n/a
1990 380 22.9 16.5 0
1991 355 21.9 16.2 n/a
1992 300 18.1 16.5 n/a
1993 290 17.8 16.3 n/a
1994 280 15.8 17.7 n/a
1995 300 15.8 19.0 n/a
1996 300 15.8 19.0 n/a
1997 285 16.8 17.0 n/a
1998 323 15.8 20.4 n/a
1999 328 16.0 20.5 n/a
2000 328 16.0 20.5 12.2
2001 320 17.6 18.2 10.3
2002 304 22.8 13.3 8.9
2003 304 22.8 13.3 8.9
2004 305 21.3 14.3 13.1
2005 284 19.5 14.6 9.5
2006 271 19.3 14.0 5.9
2007 261 18.9 13.8 5.4
2008 256 18.0 14.2 6.3
2009 268 19.0 14.1 9
2010 261 18.0 14.4 10.8
2011 262 18.5 14.1 14.5
2012 238 18.0 13.1 18.9
2013 223 17.8 12.5 28.3
2014 247 18.2 13.5 23.9
2015 224 20.0 11.2 24.1
2016 207 19.0 10.8 24.2
2017 209 19.2 10.8 30.1
2018 209 18.8 11.0 24.9
2019 228 17.7 12.8 32.9
2020 225 18.5 12.1 26.7
2021 211 22.4 9.4 25.6
2022 220 19.6 11.2 27.3
2023 234 22.0 10.6 34.6

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 Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 375 24.9 15.0 n/a
1990 380 22.9 16.5 0
1991 355 21.9 16.2 n/a
1992 300 18.1 16.5 n/a
1993 290 17.8 16.3 n/a
1994 280 15.8 17.7 n/a
1995 300 15.8 19.0 n/a
1996 300 15.8 19.0 n/a
1997 285 16.8 17.0 n/a
1998 323 15.8 20.4 n/a
1999 328 16.0 20.5 n/a
2000 328 16.0 20.5 12.2
2001 320 17.6 18.2 10.3
2002 304 22.8 13.3 8.9
2003 304 22.8 13.3 8.9
2004 305 21.3 14.3 13.1
2005 284 19.5 14.6 9.5
2006 271 19.3 14.0 5.9
2007 261 18.9 13.8 5.4
2008 256 18.0 14.2 6.3
2009 268 19.0 14.1 9
2010 261 18.0 14.4 10.8
2011 262 18.5 14.1 14.5
2012 238 18.0 13.1 18.9
2013 223 17.8 12.5 28.3
2014 247 18.2 13.5 23.9
2015 224 20.0 11.2 24.1
2016 207 19.0 10.8 24.2
2017 209 19.2 10.8 30.1
2018 209 18.8 11.0 24.9
2019 228 17.7 12.8 32.9
2020 225 18.5 12.1 26.7
2021 211 22.4 9.4 25.6
2022 220 19.6 11.2 27.3
2023 234 22.0 10.6 34.6

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 Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $445 (2.2%) $19,797 (97.8%) $20,242
2020 $785 (3.4%) $22,498 (96.6%) $23,283
2021 $645 (2.8%) $22,672 (97.2%) $23,317
2022 $1,209 (4.2%) $27,784 (95.8%) $28,993

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Durham-Nockamixon 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 281st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 282nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School)64.161
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School)71.869
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School)70.272.5
 2.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School)91.882.5
 9.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School)78.467.5
 10.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School)7583.3
 8.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School)82.995.8
 12.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School)70.170.5
 0.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School)91.882.5
 9.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School)78.174.5
 3.6%
   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 Students228234
 2.6%
African American25
 150%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1117
 54.5%
Pacific Islander00
White213208
 2.3%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.9%34.6%
 1.7%


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Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School ranks 284th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 234 students attended Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School.

Students who attend Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Palisades Middle School
High : Palisades High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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