Serving 615 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Lower Nazareth Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Lower Nazareth Elementary School serves the southern part of Nazareth, PA, covering an area of approximately 15.6 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lower Nazareth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lower Nazareth Elementary School's student population of 615 students has grown by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
615 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Lower Nazareth Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lower Nazareth Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#222 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
72%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Lower Nazareth Elementary School's ranking?
Lower Nazareth Elementary School is ranked #222 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Lower Nazareth Elementary School?
615 students attend Lower Nazareth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Lower Nazareth Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lower Nazareth Elementary School?
Lower Nazareth Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lower Nazareth Elementary School part of?
Lower Nazareth Elementary School is part of Nazareth Area School District.
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