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#2694 of 2,846 schools in PA
Based on limited data
Jackson Early Childhood Center
Elementary School · Allentown City Sd · Allentown, PA
An Allentown City Sd elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
517 N 15th St, Allentown, PA 18102
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 33 schools in Allentown.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jackson Early Childhood Center 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 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,850/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Allentown), 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
$40,681
Median home value
$146,600
Median rent
$1,224/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
29.9%
Poverty rate
30.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis A. Ramos EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 0.0 mi | 699 | Compare → |
| Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 806 | Compare → |
| Cai Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| St John Vianney Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 301 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Allentown City Sd
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #15 of 21
- District spending per student
- $18,007NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jackson Early Childhood Center is listed in Allentown City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jackson Early Childhood Center
Jackson Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school in Allentown, PA, part of Allentown City Sd, serving approximately 262 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,694 of 2,846 schools in PA. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jackson Early Childhood Center
What grades does Jackson Early Childhood Center serve?
Jackson Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Jackson Early Childhood Center?
Jackson Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Early Childhood Center 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 Jackson Early Childhood Center rank in PA?
Jackson Early Childhood Center ranks #2,694 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Jackson Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Jackson Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Jackson Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Jackson Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jackson Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Jackson Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jackson Early Childhood Center?
100.0% of students at Jackson Early Childhood Center 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
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 262
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lehigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.4%
- Phone
- (484) 765-4700
- Area population (ZIP 18102)
- 51,315
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 30.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 18102; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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