Shafer Elementary School

49 S Liberty St
Nazareth, PA 18064
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 572 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Shafer Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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-4
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 30% in PA
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Shafer Elementary School's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
572 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Shafer Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shafer Elementary School is 0.43, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#564 out of 2549 schools
(Top 30%)
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50-54%
38%
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60-64%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shafer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
15%
14%
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Black
3%
14%
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White
74%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
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.
0.43
This chart display the diversity score of Shafer 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
32%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shafer Elementary School's ranking?
Shafer Elementary School is ranked #564 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Shafer Elementary School often compared to?
Shafer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School, Lower Nazareth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Shafer Elementary School?
572 students attend Shafer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Shafer Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shafer Elementary School?
Shafer Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shafer Elementary School offer ?
Shafer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shafer Elementary School part of?
Shafer Elementary School is part of Nazareth Area SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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