Mahadev Maitri Foundation
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Elementary· 6 schools in district

Keystone El Sch

1800 Keystone St, Croydon, PA 19021Bristol Township SD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
943
Students
Total enrolled
$32,347
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 125% vs nat'l
17.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 11% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 943 students in grades KG–05 in Croydon, Pennsylvania.
125% above average funding
District spends $32,347 per pupil, 125% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Keystone El Sch is a large elementary in Croydon, Pennsylvania, serving grades KG–05 with 943 students. The district invests $32,347 per student — 125% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Keystone El Sch

943
Total Students
17.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
55
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution460 male · 483 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 943 students
Student Composition
49%
17%
14%
16%
Asian4%
White49%
Hispanic / Latino17%
Black14%
Multiracial16%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 420423007597

Academic Outcomes at Keystone El Sch

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 40th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 19021

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$32,347Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$32,347
State avg
$97,525
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$14,233
Student Support$6,146
Administration$3,882
Operations$4,852
Other$3,235
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $32,347 spent per student, an estimated $14,330 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
30%
59%
State government
30.3%
Local (property tax)
59.2%
Federal programs
10.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $32,347/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Mill Creek El SchBrookwood El Sch
↓
Middle
Benjamin Franklin MSNeil A Armstrong MS
↓
High School
Truman SHS
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyBucks County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBristol Township SD →
Phone: (267)599-2470
NCES ID: 420423007597
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Croydon seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Bristol Township SD
High
Truman SHS
1,670 students · 09–12
● 39 opp100% FRL
Elem
Mill Creek El Sch
1,048 students · KG–05
● 39 opp100% FRL
Elem
Brookwood El Sch
935 students · KG–05
● 39 opp100% FRL
Mid
Benjamin Franklin MS
729 students · 06–08
● 39 opp100% FRL
Mid
Neil A Armstrong MS
725 students · 06–08
● 43 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1800 Keystone St, Croydon, PA 19021
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.