Serving 613 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Lower Nazareth Elementary 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lower Nazareth Elementary School's student population of 613 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lower Nazareth Elementary 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 Lower Nazareth Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#564 out of 2549 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
71%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
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 Lower Nazareth Elementary School's ranking?
Lower Nazareth Elementary School is ranked #564 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Lower Nazareth Elementary School often compared to?
Lower Nazareth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School, Plainfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Lower Nazareth Elementary School?
613 students attend Lower Nazareth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Lower Nazareth Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lower Nazareth Elementary School?
Lower Nazareth Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lower Nazareth Elementary School offer ?
Lower Nazareth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lower Nazareth Elementary School part of?
Lower Nazareth Elementary School is part of Nazareth Area SD School District.
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