Gayman Elementary School vs. Buckingham Elementary School
Should I attend Gayman Elementary School or Buckingham Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Gayman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Buckingham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gayman Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 454 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Buckingham Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
416 students
454 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#220 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
36
59
Grade 1 Students
54
63
Grade 2 Students
56
62
Grade 3 Students
72
68
Grade 4 Students
73
69
Grade 5 Students
53
65
Grade 6 Students
72
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
85%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%