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#1206 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 42% in state
Farmersville EL Sch
Elementary School · Bethlehem Area Sd · Easton, PA
A Bethlehem Area Sd elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7036 Wm Penn Highway, Easton, PA 18045
- Math 49% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Farmersville EL Sch score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 53% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Farmersville EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,390/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Easton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,068
Median home value
$301,300
Median rent
$1,802/mo
College educated
43.6%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Miller Heights EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–8 | 2.1 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Palmer EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 541 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bethlehem Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #5 of 22
- District spending per student
- $18,564NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Farmersville EL Sch is listed in Bethlehem Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Farmersville EL Sch
Farmersville EL Sch is a public elementary school in Easton, PA, part of Bethlehem Area Sd, serving approximately 351 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,206 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Farmersville EL Sch
What grades does Farmersville EL Sch serve?
Farmersville EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Farmersville EL Sch?
Farmersville EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmersville EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmersville EL Sch is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Farmersville EL Sch rank in PA?
Farmersville EL Sch ranks #1,206 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Farmersville EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Farmersville EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Farmersville EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Farmersville EL Sch has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Farmersville EL Sch a charter school?
No, Farmersville EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Farmersville EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Farmersville EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Farmersville EL Sch?
34.8% of students at Farmersville 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 351
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Northampton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (610) 868-0471
- Area population (ZIP 18045)
- 29,896
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18045; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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