Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bushkill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bushkill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Bushkill Elementary School's student population of 404 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bushkill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bushkill Elementary School is 0.76, which is more 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
#2234 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
8%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
18%
14%
White
38%
61%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
23%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bushkill Elementary School's ranking?
Bushkill Elementary School is ranked #2234 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Bushkill Elementary School often compared to?
Bushkill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delaware Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Bushkill Elementary School?
404 students attend Bushkill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Bushkill Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bushkill Elementary School?
Bushkill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bushkill Elementary School offer ?
Bushkill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bushkill Elementary School part of?
Bushkill Elementary School is part of East Stroudsburg Area School District.
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