Serving 127 students in grades Kindergarten-4, East Penn Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
94%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend East Penn Elementary School?
127 students attend East Penn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of East Penn Elementary School students are White, 2% 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 East Penn Elementary School?
East Penn Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Penn Elementary School offer ?
East Penn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is East Penn Elementary School part of?
East Penn Elementary School is part of Lehighton Area School District.
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