Buck El School

143 TOP RD LEVITTOWN PA 19056

Top 25% School in Pennsylvania

Ranked 43 of 152 in Pennsylvania

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About Buck El School

Buck Elementary, named after Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck, supported the Levittown community for decades and taught future readers and doers. Because of Buck's high expectations, dedication from teachers, students attaining learning outcomes that outperformed the state averages in math, reading, and science, it was often ranked alongside the very best Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

?The school enrolled approximately 586 students, which made for an inclusive space, with relatively high student-teacher ratios. Many families relied on the Buck Elementary School calendar to keep their children on track with academic events and programs. The legacy of Buck Elementary School carries on through quality education and what Buck stood for.

Contact Information

Address

143 TOP RD LEVITTOWN PA 19056

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Phone

(215) 809-6300

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 51% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
595
Total Students
$103918
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 43 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Buck El School

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

43

of 152 in Pennsylvania

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:10 AM - 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 78.3%
Asian 7.7%
Hispanic 7.1%
Black 1.7%
Two+ Races 4.9%
Native Am. 1%
White
78.3%
Asian
7.7%
Hispanic
7.1%
Black
1.7%
Two+ Races
4.9%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 595
51.3%
305 Female
48.7%
290 Male

Student Population

595 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Some of our favorite recent school highlights include a fun Multicultural Night, an exciting staff hero who saved a student’s life, and student involvement in the exciting nationwide March Book Madness project.

FAQ

Q1: What do I need to do to enroll my child at Buck Elementary School?

A: To enroll, you must have a birth certificate, proof of residency, current immunization records, and any previous school records. The school registration office guides parents through this process step by step.

Q2: What extracurriculars does Buck Elementary School have?

A: Students can be involved in sports, arts, music, and STEM clubs to further encourage teamwork, creativity, and leadership skills as they explore opportunities outside of the educational program.

Q3: Is there any form of transportation available at Buck Elementary School?

A: Yes, any eligible child in the district can ride the bus and benefit from safe and reliable transportation.

Q4: Is there before-school or after-school care?

A: Yes, we have organized care before and after school that allows kids to be supervised, get help with homework, and have enrichment exposure in a safe environment.

Q5: What is the physical environment of the school?

A: Buck Elementary has safe access points, a library, computer labs, play areas, and a gym meaning that students have a safe and stimulating environment in which to learn and play.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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