Serving 328 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Freemansburg 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Freemansburg El Sch serves the southern part of Bethlehem, PA, covering an attendance area of approximately 6.6 square miles. Most students can expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school being about 3.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Freemansburg Elementary School's student population of 328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Freemansburg Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freemansburg Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2226 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
63%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
23%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freemansburg Elementary School's ranking?
Freemansburg Elementary School is ranked #2226 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Freemansburg Elementary School often compared to?
Freemansburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Donegan Elementary School, Fountain Hill Elementary School, Marvine 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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Freemansburg Elementary School?
328 students attend Freemansburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Freemansburg Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Freemansburg Elementary School?
Freemansburg Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Freemansburg Elementary School offer ?
Freemansburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Freemansburg Elementary School part of?
Freemansburg Elementary School is part of Bethlehem Area School District.
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