Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Heckman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
380 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70-74%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)2%
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)4%
10%
Black
(15-16)1%
15%
White
(15-16)88%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Heckman Elementary School?
380 students attend Heckman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Heckman Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heckman Elementary School?
Heckman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heckman Elementary School offer ?
Heckman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Heckman Elementary School part of?
Heckman Elementary School is part of Neshaminy School District.
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