Makefield Elementary School

Summary:

Makefield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Yardley, Pennsylvania, serving 402 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Pennsbury School District, which is ranked 87 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Makefield Elementary School consistently outperforms the Pennsbury School District and the state of Pennsylvania in PSSA test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 66.9% of Makefield students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 56.7% for the district and 40.4% for the state. In PSSA English Language Arts, 75.1% of Makefield students were proficient or better, compared to 69.2% for the district and 53% for the state. Makefield's performance in PSSA Science is also exceptional, with 83.3% of students proficient or better, compared to 76.7% for the district and 65.8% for the state. However, the school's performance is relatively lower for African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Makefield Elementary School's academic performance is generally stronger than nearby schools within the Pennsbury School District, such as Manor Elementary School, Quarry Hill Elementary School, and Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary School, the Bucks County Montessori Charter School, which is outside the Pennsbury School District, outperforms Makefield in several academic areas, particularly in PSSA Math and English Language Arts.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1939 Makefield Rd
       Yardley, PA  19067-3137


(215) 321-2420

District: Pennsbury School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
265th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,239 Help


Students who attend Makefield Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    William Penn Middle School
High:    Pennsbury High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  402

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.4%
African American:
12.2%
Hispanic:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Makefield Elementary School ranks better than 82.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 5th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Pennsbury School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.4%), African American (12.2%), Hispanic (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Makefield Elementary School is 11.7, which is the 5th best among 10 elementary schools in the Pennsbury School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Makefield Elementary School is $18,239. 7 elementary schools in the Pennsbury School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Makefield Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Makefield Elementary School 265th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Makefield Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Pennsbury School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pennsbury School District 87th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Makefield Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Makefield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.59 285th 1302 78.1%
2004 77.38 293rd 1308 77.6%
2005 84.83 84th 1299 93.5%
2006 82.84 140th 1545 90.9%
2007 81.73 186th 1555 88.0%
2008 83.26 129th 1551 91.7%
2009 76.99 284th 1549 81.7%
2010 82.74 124th 1579 92.1%
2011 81.82 156th 1597 90.2%
2012 81.03 183rd 1599 88.6%
2013 81.56 180th 1519 88.2%
2014 78.32 267th 1467 81.8%
2015 75.44 356th 1474 75.8%
2016 72.98 431st 1554 72.3%
2017 81.30 262nd 1547 83.1%
2018 78.38 310th 1530 79.7%
2019 77.83 335th 1544 78.3%
2021 80.23 260th 1433 81.9%
2022 83.04 237th 1534 84.6%
2023 81.01 261st 1534 83.0%
2024 80.95 265th 1526 82.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Makefield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.57 615th 1414 56.5%
2024 46.31 860th 1432 39.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Makefield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.69 386th 1488 74.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Makefield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.43 32nd 1043 96.9%
2024 90.00 69th 1084 93.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Makefield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.96 192nd 1495 87.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Makefield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.53 82nd 437 81.2%
2024 30.56 307th 437 29.7%
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Rank History for White students at Makefield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.90 127th 1236 89.7%
2024 92.58 24th 1229 98.0%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Open Quote An excellent education in a boutique environment! A top ranked PTO, amazing resources, exquisite teachers, and a supportive and generous community. Makefield Elementary School provides all of the "small town feel" of a private school with all of the "big school" resources and academics. A wonderful place for children to begin their education! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Makefield Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 380 9 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1989 403 7 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1990 427 9 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1991 427 9 16 2 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1992 470 7 22 5 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1993 460 14 26 8 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1994 415 10 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1995 400 4 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1996 400 4 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1997 382 7 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1998 410 10 13 2 3 n/a n/a 0 438
1999 392 6 10 1 1 n/a n/a 0 410
2000 408 5 11 6 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2001 413 5 13 5 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2002 396 7 17 3 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2003 396 7 17 3 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2004 402 9 20 2 1 n/a n/a 0 434
2005 414 14 18 3 2 n/a n/a 0 451
2006 448 10 19 3 2 n/a n/a 0 482
2007 458 11 21 4 1 n/a n/a 0 495
2008 461 12 27 4 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2009 453 10 27 5 1 n/a n/a 3 499
2010 446 2 29 4 3 n/a n/a 6 490
2011 458 3 34 7 3 0 4 0 509
2012 420 8 34 5 3 0 10 0 480
2013 402 9 30 5 4 0 14 0 464
2014 365 44 26 10 4 0 24 0 473
2015 357 44 15 16 1 0 29 0 462
2016 326 49 12 16 0 0 35 0 438
2017 301 45 8 16 0 0 31 0 401
2018 312 45 11 25 0 0 21 0 414
2019 295 48 9 29 0 0 22 0 403
2020 287 46 8 28 0 0 30 0 399
2021 244 52 8 30 0 0 29 0 363
2022 256 46 8 35 0 0 28 0 373
2023 275 49 10 42 0 0 26 0 402

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 Makefield Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 403 25.8 15.6 n/a
1989 427 28.5 14.9 n/a
1990 453 21.9 20.6 0
1991 454 24.5 18.5 n/a
1992 504 24.5 20.5 n/a
1993 508 27.0 18.8 n/a
1994 440 24.0 18.3 n/a
1995 413 22.0 18.8 n/a
1996 413 22.0 18.8 n/a
1997 400 25.0 16.0 n/a
1998 438 25.0 17.5 n/a
1999 410 23.0 17.8 n/a
2000 430 24.6 17.5 2.8
2001 436 28.0 15.6 1.6
2002 423 24.0 17.6 1.2
2003 423 24.0 17.6 1.2
2004 434 26.3 16.5 2.3
2005 451 26.3 17.1 1.1
2006 482 26.8 18.0 0.4
2007 495 27.8 17.8 0.8
2008 505 28.3 17.8 0.8
2009 499 29.8 16.7 0.6
2010 490 32.2 15.2 0.4
2011 509 30.5 16.6 1
2012 480 32.0 14.9 1.7
2013 464 33.1 14.0 5.6
2014 473 31.2 15.1 9.5
2015 462 34.0 13.5 8.9
2016 438 33.0 13.2 13.2
2017 401 32.7 12.2 17.7
2018 414 32.2 12.8 17.6
2019 403 31.9 12.6 20.6
2020 399 33.3 11.9 19.5
2021 363 32.4 11.1 19.6
2022 373 33.8 11.0 12.3
2023 402 34.1 11.7 21.1

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 Makefield Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 403 25.8 15.6 n/a
1989 427 28.5 14.9 n/a
1990 453 21.9 20.6 0
1991 454 24.5 18.5 n/a
1992 504 24.5 20.5 n/a
1993 508 27.0 18.8 n/a
1994 440 24.0 18.3 n/a
1995 413 22.0 18.8 n/a
1996 413 22.0 18.8 n/a
1997 400 25.0 16.0 n/a
1998 438 25.0 17.5 n/a
1999 410 23.0 17.8 n/a
2000 430 24.6 17.5 2.8
2001 436 28.0 15.6 1.6
2002 423 24.0 17.6 1.2
2003 423 24.0 17.6 1.2
2004 434 26.3 16.5 2.3
2005 451 26.3 17.1 1.1
2006 482 26.8 18.0 0.4
2007 495 27.8 17.8 0.8
2008 505 28.3 17.8 0.8
2009 499 29.8 16.7 0.6
2010 490 32.2 15.2 0.4
2011 509 30.5 16.6 1
2012 480 32.0 14.9 1.7
2013 464 33.1 14.0 5.6
2014 473 31.2 15.1 9.5
2015 462 34.0 13.5 8.9
2016 438 33.0 13.2 13.2
2017 401 32.7 12.2 17.7
2018 414 32.2 12.8 17.6
2019 403 31.9 12.6 20.6
2020 399 33.3 11.9 19.5
2021 363 32.4 11.1 19.6
2022 373 33.8 11.0 12.3
2023 402 34.1 11.7 21.1

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 Makefield Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $129 (0.7%) $17,176 (99.3%) $17,305
2020 $112 (0.7%) $16,931 (99.3%) $17,043
2021 $296 (1.6%) $17,988 (98.4%) $18,284
2022 $425 (2.3%) $17,813 (97.7%) $18,239

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Makefield Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 335th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 261st of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Makefield Elementary School)58.464.5
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Makefield Elementary School)65.377.4
 12.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Makefield Elementary School)76.267.6
 8.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Makefield Elementary School)96.889.5
 7.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Makefield Elementary School)92.276.4
 15.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Makefield Elementary School)6454.9
 9.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Makefield Elementary School)81.271
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Makefield Elementary School)65.962.5
 3.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Makefield Elementary School)96.889.5
 7.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Makefield Elementary School)7975
 4%
   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 Students403402
 0.2%
African American4849
 2.1%
American Indian00
Asian910
 11.1%
Hispanic2942
 44.8%
Pacific Islander00
White295275
 6.8%
Two or More Races2226
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.6%21.1%
 0.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 402 students attended Makefield Elementary School.

Makefield Elementary School ranks 265th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : William Penn Middle School
High : Pennsbury High School

Students at Makefield Elementary School are 68% White, 12% African American, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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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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