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Quarry Hill El Sch

1625 Quarry Rd, Yardley, PA 19067 · (215) 321-2400 · Bucks County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL464 STUDENTS
Enrollment
464
Elementary
DISTRICT 429 · STATE 443
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
36 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.4:1 · STATE 13.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
14%
66 students
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 75%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
67
Grade 1
77
Grade 2
76
Grade 3
84
Grade 4
64
Grade 5
96
Student demographics
White
36980%
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 60%
Hispanic
306%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 16%
Black
184%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 14%
Asian
276%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 5%
Two+
204%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
23651%
Female
22849%

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Test scores

PSSA + Keystone 2024-25 . % Proficient or Advanced
English Language Arts
63.6%
PA avg 51.1% . -11.3pp since 2023
Math
75.7%
PA avg 43.0% . +1.3pp since 2023
Source: PSSA + Keystone. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
74.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
71.5%
based on PA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+3.1pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
464
-18 (-4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
was 13.3:1
% White
80%
was 82%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
% Black
4%
was 3%
% Asian
6%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Quarry Hill El Sch

As a mid-sized primary school in Yardley, Pennsylvania, Quarry Hill El Sch works with 464 students from grades K through 5, overseen by Pennsbury SD.

Across the 14 schools in Pennsbury SD (9,435 students total), Quarry Hill El Sch accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Quarry Hill El Sch shows that 80% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school shows 6% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% multiracial, 4% Black. That composition is broadly in line with Bucks County as a whole.

On the income-and-resources front, Quarry Hill El Sch logs 36 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 12.8:1. That tracks the state average closely. About 14% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Bucks County runs at roughly 40%, so the school's eligibility rate is lower than the surrounding baseline.

After controlling for student poverty, Quarry Hill El Sch tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 71.5% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 74.6%.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Bucks County put median household earnings sit near $114,764, 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Bucks County's 123 public schools (combined enrollment of about 81,956 students), Quarry Hill El Sch is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Afton El Sch, roughly 0.2 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Quarry Hill El Sch. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Quarry Hill El Sch at 4th of 8; the average score across the group is 67.1%.

The school occupies a commuter-belt site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Quarry Hill El Sch has decreased 4%, going from 482 students in 2018 to 464 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Bucks County at a glance

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Population
647,461
Census ACS
Median income
$114,764
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
45%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
123
81,956 students

Quick facts

School name
Quarry Hill El Sch
District
Pennsbury SD
Address
1625 Quarry Rd, Yardley, PA 19067
Phone
(215) 321-2400
County
Bucks County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
464
Teachers (FTE)
36
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
66 (14%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
421884001102
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Pennsbury SD
Other schools in Yardley
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Quarry Hill El Sch
How many students attend Quarry Hill El Sch?
Quarry Hill El Sch enrolls approximately 464 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Quarry Hill El Sch serve?
Quarry Hill El Sch serves grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quarry Hill El Sch?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Quarry Hill El Sch is approximately 12.8:1 (36 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Quarry Hill El Sch?
At Quarry Hill El Sch, the student body is approximately 80% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Black, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Quarry Hill El Sch public or private?
Quarry Hill El Sch is a public K-12 school, overseen by Pennsbury SD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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