Below Average
#2351 of 2,846 schools in PA
Francis H Sheckler EL Sch
Elementary School · Catasauqua Area Sd · Catasauqua, PA
A Catasauqua Area Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
251 N 14th St, Catasauqua, PA 18032
- Math 33% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Francis H Sheckler EL Sch score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Francis H Sheckler 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,348/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Catasauqua), 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
$79,700
Median home value
$213,500
Median rent
$1,078/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Lehigh Valley Academy Regional CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,847 | Compare → |
| The Cuddle Zone Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.0 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| George D Steckel EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 2–3 | 2.3 mi | 554 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Catasauqua Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,417NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Francis H Sheckler EL Sch is listed in Catasauqua Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Francis H Sheckler EL Sch
Francis H Sheckler EL Sch is a public elementary school in Catasauqua, PA, part of Catasauqua Area Sd, serving approximately 566 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,351 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Francis H Sheckler EL Sch
What grades does Francis H Sheckler EL Sch serve?
Francis H Sheckler EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Francis H Sheckler EL Sch?
Francis H Sheckler EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 566 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis H Sheckler EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis H Sheckler EL Sch is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Francis H Sheckler EL Sch rank in PA?
Francis H Sheckler EL Sch ranks #2,351 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Francis H Sheckler EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Francis H Sheckler EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Francis H Sheckler EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Francis H Sheckler EL Sch has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Francis H Sheckler EL Sch a charter school?
No, Francis H Sheckler EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Francis H Sheckler EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Francis H Sheckler EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Francis H Sheckler EL Sch?
100.9% of students at Francis H Sheckler 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 566
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lehigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (610) 264-5601
- Area population (ZIP 18032)
- 9,459
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 18032; 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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