Very Good
#770 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 27% in state
Kenneth N Butz JR EL Sch
Elementary School · Nazareth Area Sd · Nazareth, PA
A Nazareth Area Sd elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
960 Bushkill Center Rd, Nazareth, PA 18064
- Math 68% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kenneth N Butz JR EL Sch score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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
22.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kenneth N Butz JR 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated758/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nazareth), 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
$102,857
Median home value
$354,700
Median rent
$1,235/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18064; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–3 | 2.3 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Holy FamilyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 3.3 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Shafer EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–4 | 3.7 mi | 575 | Compare → |
| Lower Nazareth EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–4 | Not available | 607 | 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.
Nazareth Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,647NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kenneth N Butz JR EL Sch is listed in Nazareth Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kenneth N Butz JR EL Sch
Kenneth N Butz JR EL Sch is a public elementary school in Nazareth, PA, part of Nazareth Area Sd, serving approximately 586 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #770 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kenneth N Butz JR EL Sch
What grades does Kenneth N Butz JR EL Sch serve?
Kenneth N Butz JR EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Kenneth N Butz JR EL Sch?
Kenneth N Butz JR EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 586 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenneth N Butz JR EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenneth N Butz JR EL Sch is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kenneth N Butz JR EL Sch rank in PA?
Kenneth N Butz JR EL Sch ranks #770 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Kenneth N Butz JR EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Kenneth N Butz JR EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Kenneth N Butz JR EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kenneth N Butz JR EL Sch has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Kenneth N Butz JR EL Sch a charter school?
No, Kenneth N Butz JR EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kenneth N Butz JR EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Kenneth N Butz JR EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kenneth N Butz JR EL Sch?
22.2% of students at Kenneth N Butz JR 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
- 586
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Northampton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (610) 759-1118
- Area population (ZIP 18064)
- 27,073
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 18064; 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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