Peters Elementary School

4055 Friedens Rd
Slatington, PA 18080
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Peters Elementary School serves 378 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
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), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Peters Elementary School's student population of 378 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Peters Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
22%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
71%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
2%
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?
378 students attend Peters Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Peters Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peters Elementary School?
Peters Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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