Peters Elementary School serves 389 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Attendance Zone: Peters El Sch's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Slatington, PA, covering an area of approximately 25.9 square miles. Most students live within a convenient 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 4.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peters Elementary School's student population of 389 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Peters Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
2%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 22-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 schools are Peters Elementary School often compared to?
Peters Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Slatington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Peters Elementary School?
389 students attend Peters Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Peters Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peters Elementary School?
Peters Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Peters Elementary School offer ?
Peters Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peters Elementary School part of?
Peters Elementary School is part of Northern Lehigh School District.
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