Serving 474 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lehigh Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 66% (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 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Lehigh El Sch serves the west part of its school district in Walnutport, PA, covering an area of approximately 26 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lehigh Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lehigh Elementary School's student population of 474 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
474 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learn, Listen, and Lead
School Rankings
Lehigh Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lehigh Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#578 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lehigh Elementary School's ranking?
Lehigh Elementary School is ranked #578 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Lehigh Elementary School often compared to?
Lehigh Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like S S Palmer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% 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 Lehigh Elementary School?
474 students attend Lehigh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lehigh Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lehigh Elementary School?
Lehigh Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lehigh Elementary School offer ?
Lehigh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lehigh Elementary School part of?
Lehigh Elementary School is part of Northampton Area School District.
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