Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Asa Packer Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 60-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Asa Packer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Asa Packer Elementary School's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Asa Packer Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Asa Packer Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#206 out of 2549 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
8%
14%
White
65%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asa Packer Elementary School's ranking?
Asa Packer Elementary School is ranked #206 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Asa Packer Elementary School often compared to?
Asa Packer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hanover Elementary School, Lehigh Valley Regional Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Asa Packer Elementary School?
336 students attend Asa Packer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Asa Packer Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Asa Packer Elementary School?
Asa Packer Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Asa Packer Elementary School offer ?
Asa Packer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Asa Packer Elementary School part of?
Asa Packer Elementary School is part of Bethlehem Area SD School District.
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