Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Durham-nockamixon Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Durham-nockamixon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Durham-nockamixon Elementary School's student population of 267 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
267 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Durham-nockamixon Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Durham-nockamixon Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#119 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
57%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%

Hispanic
9%
15%

Black
2%
14%

White
86%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
60%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Durham-nockamixon Elementary School's ranking?
Durham-nockamixon Elementary School is ranked #119 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Durham-nockamixon Elementary School often compared to?
Durham-nockamixon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springfield Elementary School, Tinicum Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Durham-nockamixon Elementary School?
267 students attend Durham-nockamixon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Durham-nockamixon Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Durham-nockamixon Elementary School?
Durham-nockamixon Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Durham-nockamixon Elementary School offer ?
Durham-nockamixon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Durham-nockamixon Elementary School part of?
Durham-nockamixon Elementary School is part of Palisades School District.
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