Luis A. Ramos Elementary School
Tel:
(484)765-4841
- Luis A. Ramos Elementary School serves 793 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 23% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Luis A. Ramos Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Luis A. Ramos Elementary School's student population of 793 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 793 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Luis A. Ramos Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Luis A. Ramos Elementary School is 0.36, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2433 out of 2,835 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 79% | 11% |
| Black | 12% | 15% |
| White | 7% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Allentown City SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Luis A. Ramos Elementary School is William Allen High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Trexler Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Trexler Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Allentown Trexler Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 734 students
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851 N 15th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484)765-4601 0.3 6-8 734 - Allentown Mckinley Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 273 students
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1124 W Turner St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484)765-5461 0.5 1-5 273 - Allentown Cleveland Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 283 students
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424 N 9th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484)765-4821 0.6 1-5 283 - Allentown Lincoln Early Chld Center Grades: K | 173 students
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1402 W Walnut St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484)765-5441 0.7 K 173 - Allentown Washington Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 438 students
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837 N 9th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484)765-4941 0.7 1-5 438
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