Bushkill Elementary School

Summary:

Bushkill Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in the East Stroudsburg Area School District, located in Dingmans Ferry, PA. With 366 students, the school has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past decade, currently ranking 1017 out of 1526 schools with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bushkill Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is generally below the state and district averages, particularly in 5th grade Math where only 14.1% of students scored proficient or better, compared to 42.8% statewide. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, ranking in the top 28 out of 437 Pennsylvania elementary schools for African American students but in the bottom 1005 out of 1229 schools for White students. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.23% to 69.67%, which may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance.

When compared to other elementary schools in the East Stroudsburg Area School District, such as Smithfield Elementary School and East Stroudsburg Elementary School, Bushkill Elementary School generally performs worse on academic measures, including Math, English Language Arts, and Science proficiency rates. Addressing the challenges faced by Bushkill Elementary School, including declining academic performance, disparities in subgroup performance, and lower performance compared to nearby schools, will require a comprehensive approach focused on improving instructional practices, addressing equity concerns, and providing targeted support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.


Detail:

Public K-5

 131 North School Dr
       Dingmans Ferry, PA  18328-9804


(570) 588-4400

District: East Stroudsburg Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1017th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,973 Help


Students who attend Bushkill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lehman Intermediate School
High:    East Stroudsburg Senior High School North

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  404

Racial breakdown:

White:
37.4%
Two or more races:
23.3%
African American:
18.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bushkill Elementary School ranks worse than 66.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the East Stroudsburg Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bushkill Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.4%), two or more races (23.3%), African American (18.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bushkill Elementary School is 12.4. 3 elementary schools in the East Stroudsburg Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bushkill Elementary School is $24,973, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the East Stroudsburg Area School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bushkill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bushkill Elementary School 1017th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Bushkill Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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East Stroudsburg Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Stroudsburg Area School District 416th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bushkill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bushkill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 34.10 948th 1302 27.2%
2004 27.79 1027th 1308 21.5%
2005 41.51 922nd 1299 29.0%
2006 55.57 816th 1545 47.2%
2007 46.50 1024th 1555 34.1%
2008 37.08 1188th 1551 23.4%
2009 34.50 1226th 1549 20.9%
2010 47.34 1064th 1579 32.6%
2011 56.88 870th 1597 45.5%
2012 56.81 912th 1599 43.0%
2013 44.81 1056th 1519 30.5%
2014 44.40 1017th 1467 30.7%
2015 50.96 864th 1474 41.4%
2016 50.96 913th 1554 41.2%
2017 52.79 873rd 1547 43.6%
2018 70.12 498th 1530 67.5%
2019 59.73 733rd 1544 52.5%
2021 34.96 1026th 1433 28.4%
2022 27.52 1138th 1534 25.8%
2023 28.00 1144th 1534 25.4%
2024 39.17 1017th 1526 33.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bushkill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.22 73rd 117 37.6%
2024 42.00 65th 128 49.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bushkill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.75 1052nd 1414 25.6%
2024 48.58 814th 1432 43.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Bushkill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.97 1036th 1488 30.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bushkill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.96 761st 1043 27.0%
2024 32.88 735th 1084 32.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Bushkill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.95 954th 1495 36.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Bushkill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 88.49 28th 437 93.6%
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Rank History for White students at Bushkill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.35 1168th 1236 5.5%
2024 26.07 1005th 1229 18.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bushkill Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 440 54 6 42 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2000 444 48 6 55 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2001 444 51 7 61 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2002 480 99 9 86 0 n/a n/a 0 674
2003 480 99 9 86 0 n/a n/a 0 674
2004 442 102 11 95 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2005 437 113 11 103 0 n/a n/a 0 664
2006 415 138 9 124 0 n/a n/a 0 686
2007 383 128 9 125 1 n/a n/a 0 646
2008 361 126 7 146 2 n/a n/a 0 642
2009 355 134 6 138 1 n/a n/a 0 634
2010 343 128 9 136 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2011 289 130 8 135 0 0 0 0 562
2012 264 121 9 119 0 0 1 0 514
2013 245 112 10 117 1 0 2 0 487
2014 226 92 10 116 2 0 3 0 449
2015 200 99 7 124 3 0 8 0 441
2016 160 81 5 108 2 1 12 0 369
2017 192 75 6 116 8 0 15 0 412
2018 195 61 8 85 10 2 31 0 392
2019 201 60 6 62 9 1 40 0 379
2020 185 52 9 51 7 2 50 0 356
2021 153 51 5 37 9 4 54 0 313
2022 159 52 4 61 13 6 70 0 365
2023 153 58 3 53 17 6 76 0 366
2024 151 74 5 41 33 6 94 0 404

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bushkill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 542 30.8 17.6 n/a
2000 553 35.0 15.8 24.4
2001 563 36.0 15.6 17.9
2002 674 42.4 15.9 25.1
2003 674 42.4 15.9 25.1
2004 650 42.7 15.2 20.6
2005 664 44.4 15.0 25.5
2006 686 41.2 16.7 40.4
2007 646 43.8 14.7 43.5
2008 642 48.8 13.2 47.8
2009 634 50.1 12.6 48.3
2010 616 48.1 12.7 57.3
2011 562 42.8 13.1 56
2012 514 41.7 12.3 61.5
2013 487 38.2 12.7 64.9
2014 449 36.2 12.3 65
2015 441 35.0 12.6 66.7
2016 369 33.0 11.1 63.7
2017 412 34.5 11.9 61.4
2018 392 31.8 12.3 47.4
2019 379 31.0 12.2 49.1
2020 356 32.5 10.9 62.6
2021 313 31.0 10.0 56.2
2022 365 29.3 12.4 64.4
2023 366 32.3 11.3 69.7
2024 404 32.3 12.4 52.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bushkill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 542 30.8 17.6 n/a
2000 553 35.0 15.8 24.4
2001 563 36.0 15.6 17.9
2002 674 42.4 15.9 25.1
2003 674 42.4 15.9 25.1
2004 650 42.7 15.2 20.6
2005 664 44.4 15.0 25.5
2006 686 41.2 16.7 40.4
2007 646 43.8 14.7 43.5
2008 642 48.8 13.2 47.8
2009 634 50.1 12.6 48.3
2010 616 48.1 12.7 57.3
2011 562 42.8 13.1 56
2012 514 41.7 12.3 61.5
2013 487 38.2 12.7 64.9
2014 449 36.2 12.3 65
2015 441 35.0 12.6 66.7
2016 369 33.0 11.1 63.7
2017 412 34.5 11.9 61.4
2018 392 31.8 12.3 47.4
2019 379 31.0 12.2 49.1
2020 356 32.5 10.9 62.6
2021 313 31.0 10.0 56.2
2022 365 29.3 12.4 64.4
2023 366 32.3 11.3 69.7
2024 404 32.3 12.4 52.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bushkill Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,625 (7.9%) $18,894 (92.1%) $20,519
2020 $1,754 (7.6%) $21,324 (92.4%) $23,078
2021 $1,614 (7.0%) $21,358 (93.0%) $22,972
2022 $1,191 (4.8%) $23,782 (95.2%) $24,973

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bushkill Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 733rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1144th of 1534 Elementary schools
 27.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Bushkill Elementary School)63.343.6
 19.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bushkill Elementary School)71.441.8
 29.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Bushkill Elementary School)4725.9
 21.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Bushkill Elementary School)83.362.1
 21.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bushkill Elementary School)66.732.8
 33.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Bushkill Elementary School)40.822.4
 18.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bushkill Elementary School)67.643.1
 24.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Bushkill Elementary School)48.930.4
 18.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Bushkill Elementary School)83.362.1
 21.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bushkill Elementary School)68.339.2
 29.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students379366
 3.4%
African American6058
 3.3%
American Indian917
 88.9%
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic6253
 14.5%
Pacific Islander16
 500%
White201153
 23.9%
Two or More Races4076
 90%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.1%69.7%
 20.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bushkill Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 404 students attended Bushkill Elementary School.

Bushkill Elementary School ranks 1017th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Bushkill Elementary School are 37% White, 23% Two or more races, 18% African American, 10% Hispanic, 8% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Bushkill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lehman Intermediate School
High : East Stroudsburg Senior High School North


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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