Peters Elementary School

4055 Friedens Rd
Slatington, PA 18080
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Peters Elementary School serves 330 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Peters Elementary School's student population of 330 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
330 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Peters Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
15%
14%
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Black
2%
14%
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White
78%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in PA.
0.37
This chart display the diversity score of Peters Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Peters Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Peters Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Peters Elementary School?
330 students attend Peters Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Peters Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
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
What school district is Peters Elementary School part of?
Peters Elementary School is part of Northern Lehigh SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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