Serving 420 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Lower Southampton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (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 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
420 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)75-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)4%
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)1%
10%
Black
(15-16)n/a
15%
White
(15-16)87%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)8%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
59%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% 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 Lower Southampton Elementary School?
420 students attend Lower Southampton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lower Southampton Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lower Southampton Elementary School?
Lower Southampton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lower Southampton Elementary School offer ?
Lower Southampton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Lower Southampton Elementary School part of?
Lower Southampton Elementary School is part of Neshaminy School District.
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