Serving 414 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gayman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 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 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gayman Elementary School's student population of 414 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gayman Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gayman Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#331 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
85%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gayman Elementary School's ranking?
Gayman Elementary School is ranked #331 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Gayman Elementary School often compared to?
Gayman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Groveland Elementary School, Buckingham Elementary School, Kutz Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Gayman Elementary School?
414 students attend Gayman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Gayman Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gayman Elementary School?
Gayman Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gayman Elementary School offer ?
Gayman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gayman Elementary School part of?
Gayman Elementary School is part of Central Bucks School District.
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