Average
#1293 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 45% in state
Based on limited data
Peters EL Sch
Elementary School · Northern Lehigh Sd · Slatington, PA
A Northern Lehigh Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
4055 Friedens Rd, Slatington, PA 18080
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on PA statewide data.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 Peters 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average684/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Slatington), 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
$73,947
Median home value
$254,200
Median rent
$808/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Neumann Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–8 | 2.1 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Schnecksville SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 4.2 mi | 462 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Northern Lehigh Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Peters EL Sch is listed in Northern Lehigh SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peters EL Sch
Peters EL Sch is a public elementary school in Slatington, PA, part of Northern Lehigh Sd, serving approximately 378 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,293 of 2,846 schools in PA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peters EL Sch
What grades does Peters EL Sch serve?
Peters EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Peters EL Sch?
Peters EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peters EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Peters EL Sch is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Peters EL Sch rank in PA?
Peters EL Sch ranks #1,293 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Peters EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Peters EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Peters EL Sch a charter school?
No, Peters EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Peters EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Peters EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peters EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Peters 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lehigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (610) 767-9827
- Area population (ZIP 18080)
- 11,489
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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.
- 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 18080; 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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