Serving 487 students in grades 3-6, Slatington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Slatington El Sch's attendance zone covers the entirety of its school district in Slatington, PA, encompassing approximately 25.9 square miles. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Slatington Elementary School's student population of 487 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Living, learning, and leading to make every story better.
School Rankings
Slatington 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 Slatington 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1673 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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)9.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 23-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 is Slatington Elementary School's ranking?
Slatington Elementary School is ranked #1673 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Slatington Elementary School often compared to?
Slatington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peters Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Slatington Elementary School?
487 students attend Slatington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Slatington Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Slatington Elementary School?
Slatington Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Slatington Elementary School offer ?
Slatington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Slatington Elementary School part of?
Slatington Elementary School is part of Northern Lehigh School District.
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