Below Average
#2348 of 2,846 schools in PA
Luis A. Ramos EL Sch
Elementary School · Allentown City Sd · Allentown, PA
An Allentown City Sd elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1430 West Allen St, Allentown, PA 18102
- Math 23% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Luis A. Ramos EL Sch score 27% 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 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* 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
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Where Luis A. Ramos 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–K | 0.0 mi | 262 | 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
- #7 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
Luis A. Ramos EL Sch is listed in Allentown City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Luis A. Ramos EL Sch
Luis A. Ramos EL Sch is a public elementary school in Allentown, PA, part of Allentown City Sd, serving approximately 699 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,348 of 2,846 schools in PA.
State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Luis A. Ramos EL Sch
What grades does Luis A. Ramos EL Sch serve?
Luis A. Ramos EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Luis A. Ramos EL Sch?
Luis A. Ramos EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 699 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luis A. Ramos EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Luis A. Ramos EL Sch is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Luis A. Ramos EL Sch rank in PA?
Luis A. Ramos EL Sch ranks #2,348 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Luis A. Ramos EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Luis A. Ramos 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 Luis A. Ramos EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Luis A. Ramos EL Sch has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Luis A. Ramos EL Sch a charter school?
No, Luis A. Ramos EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Luis A. Ramos EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Luis A. Ramos EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Luis A. Ramos EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Luis A. Ramos 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
- 699
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lehigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.5%
- Phone
- (484) 765-4841
- 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.
- 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 18102; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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