Cleveland Elementary School (Closed 2023)

424 N 9th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Cleveland 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students (19-20)
292 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(18-19)
10-14%
45%
(18-19)
25-29%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
1%
4%
Hispanic
(19-20)
75%
12%
Black
(19-20)
11%
15%
White
(19-20)
5%
65%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
8%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
98%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Cleveland Elementary School?
292 students attend Cleveland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Cleveland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Cleveland Elementary School offer ?
Cleveland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Cleveland Elementary School part of?
Cleveland Elementary School is part of Allentown City School District.

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