Needs Improvement
#2575 of 2,846 schools in PA
Based on limited data
Arthur Street EL Sch
Elementary School · Hazleton Area SD
424 East 9th St, Hazleton, PA 18201
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on PA statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
454
Student-Teacher
17.5:1
Score
3.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Enrollment
454
Student-Teacher
17.5:1
Score
3.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#2,575 of 2,846
In Hazleton
#1 of 3
public schools
In district
#4 of 11
Hazleton Area SD
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Arthur Street EL Sch
Elementary School in Hazleton · grades Kindergarten – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Arthur Street EL Sch
Arthur Street EL Sch is a public elementary school in Hazleton, PA, part of Hazleton Area SD. Arthur Street EL Sch serves approximately 454 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-2nd, and has a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Arthur Street EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,575 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 3.1
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
52% of students at Arthur Street EL Sch were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Arthur Street EL Sch Compares
See how Arthur Street EL Sch performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
424 East 9th St, Hazleton, PA 18201
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Arthur Street EL Sch may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HOLY FAMILY ACADEMY (rated 6.3/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST JEROME REGIONAL SCHOOL (rated 5.5/10, 9.7 miles away, in nearby Tamaqua), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Tamaqua El Sch (rated 5.5/10, 11.3 miles away, in nearby Tamaqua), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Hazleton, see our Hazleton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 11.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hazleton El/MS Hazleton | 0.4 mi | 2.6 |
| HOLY FAMILY ACADEMY Hazleton | 0.5 mi | 6.3 |
| IMMANUEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Hazleton | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| HAZLETON TRINITY NURSERY & KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL Hazleton | 0.9 mi | — |
| Heights Terrace El/MS Hazleton | 1.5 mi | 2.7 |
| Hazle Township Early Learning Center Hazle Township | 1.5 mi | 3.9 |
| Maple Manor El/MS Hazle Township | 1.6 mi | 5.0 |
| Hazleton Area HS Hazle Township | 1.7 mi | 4.7 |
| West Hazleton El/MS West Hazleton | 1.9 mi | 2.7 |
| Drums El/MS Drums | 3.6 mi | 3.7 |
| McAdoo-Kelayres El/MS Mcadoo | 5.2 mi | 2.8 |
| Freeland El/MS Freeland | 5.3 mi | 2.4 |
| BRIGHT BEGINNINGS EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY Conyngham | 5.6 mi | — |
| Valley El/MS Sugarloaf | 6.0 mi | 3.2 |
| ST JEROME REGIONAL SCHOOL Tamaqua | 9.7 mi | 5.5 |
| MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Tamaqua | 9.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Weatherly Area HS Weatherly | 7.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Weatherly Area El Sch Weatherly | 7.9 mi | 5.1 |
| Weatherly Area MS Weatherly | 7.9 mi | 3.1 |
| Tamaqua El Sch Tamaqua | 11.3 mi | 5.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 18201 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$43,983
Median Home Value
$131,900
Median Rent
$1,019/mo
Population
31,428
College Educated
11.5%
Homeownership
50.6%
Avg Commute
21.7 min
Poverty Rate
26.6%
Median Age
39
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Fountain Hill El Sch Bethlehem, PA | 3.8 |
| JoAnna Connell Sch Erie, PA | 3.8 |
| John F. Kennedy #7 Scranton, PA | 3.8 |
| Panther Valley El Sch Nesquehoning, PA | 3.8 |
| Riverside El Sch West Taylor, PA | 3.8 |
| Robert Benjamin Wiley Community CS Erie, PA | 3.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Arthur Street EL Sch
What grades does Arthur Street EL Sch serve?
Arthur Street EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Arthur Street EL Sch?
Arthur Street EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur Street EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur Street EL Sch is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arthur Street EL Sch rank in PA?
Arthur Street EL Sch ranks #2,575 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Arthur Street EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Arthur Street EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Arthur Street EL Sch a charter school?
No, Arthur Street EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arthur Street EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Arthur Street EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arthur Street EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Arthur Street EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 454
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Luzerne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.5%
- Phone
- (570) 459-3111
Resources & Links
District
Hazleton Area SD- District Enrollment
- 12,609
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,547
- District Rank
- #4 of 11
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