Kratzer School

2200 Huckleberry Rd
Allentown, PA 18104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kratzer School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 30% in PA
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kratzer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Kratzer School's student population of 480 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Kratzer School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kratzer School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#597 out of 2549 schools
(Top 30%)
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51%
38%
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64%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
9%
4%
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Hispanic
28%
14%
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Black
5%
14%
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White
52%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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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 Kratzer School's ranking?
Kratzer School is ranked #597 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Kratzer School?
480 students attend Kratzer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Kratzer School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kratzer School?
Kratzer School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kratzer School offer ?
Kratzer School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kratzer School part of?
Kratzer School is part of Parkland SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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