Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lehigh Parkway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lehigh Parkway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lehigh Parkway Elementary School's student population of 288 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lehigh Parkway Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
63%
14%
Black
21%
14%
White
7%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lehigh Parkway Elementary School often compared to?
Lehigh Parkway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Luis A. Ramos Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Lehigh Parkway Elementary School?
288 students attend Lehigh Parkway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lehigh Parkway Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lehigh Parkway Elementary School?
Lehigh Parkway Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lehigh Parkway Elementary School offer ?
Lehigh Parkway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lehigh Parkway Elementary School part of?
Lehigh Parkway Elementary School is part of Allentown City SD School District.
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