Lower Southampton Elementary School (Closed 2023)

7 School Ln
Feasterville Trevose, PA 19053
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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
This chart displays total students of Lower Southampton Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(15-16)
60-64%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lower Southampton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
75-79%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lower Southampton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lower Southampton Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lower Southampton Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hispanic
(15-16)
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lower Southampton Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Black
(15-16)
n/a
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lower Southampton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
(15-16)
87%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lower Southampton Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lower Southampton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Lower Southampton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lower Southampton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lower Southampton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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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