Serving 699 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Luis A. Ramos 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 13% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 699 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Luis A. Ramos Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Luis A. Ramos Elementary School's student population of 699 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
699 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Luis A. Ramos 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 Luis A. Ramos Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2467 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
78%
15%
Black
9%
14%
White
5%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luis A. Ramos Elementary School's ranking?
Luis A. Ramos Elementary School is ranked #2467 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Luis A. Ramos Elementary School often compared to?
Luis A. Ramos Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lehigh Parkway Elementary School, Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Luis A. Ramos Elementary School?
699 students attend Luis A. Ramos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Luis A. Ramos Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Luis A. Ramos Elementary School?
Luis A. Ramos Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Luis A. Ramos Elementary School offer ?
Luis A. Ramos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Luis A. Ramos Elementary School part of?
Luis A. Ramos Elementary School is part of Allentown City School District.
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