Below Average
#2262 of 2,846 schools in PA
Jefferson EL Sch
Elementary School · Allentown City Sd · Allentown, PA
An Allentown City Sd elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
750 Saint John St, Allentown, PA 18103
- Math 19% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson EL Sch score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (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%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jefferson 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$72,545
Median home value
$242,400
Median rent
$1,333/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18103; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts Academy Elementary CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 621 | Compare → |
| Roberto Clemente CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| Grace Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Allentown City Sd
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Jefferson EL Sch is listed in Allentown City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson EL Sch
Jefferson EL Sch is a public elementary school in Allentown, PA, part of Allentown City Sd, serving approximately 543 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,262 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson EL Sch
What grades does Jefferson EL Sch serve?
Jefferson EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Jefferson EL Sch?
Jefferson EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson 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 Jefferson EL Sch rank in PA?
Jefferson EL Sch ranks #2,262 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Jefferson EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Jefferson EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson EL Sch has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jefferson EL Sch a charter school?
No, Jefferson EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Jefferson EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Jefferson 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
- 543
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lehigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.2%
- Phone
- (484) 765-4421
- Area population (ZIP 18103)
- 47,336
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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.
- 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 18103; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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