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Slatington EL Sch

Elementary School · Northern Lehigh Sd · Slatington, PA

A Northern Lehigh Sd elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1201 Shadow Oaks Ln, Slatington, PA 18080

  • Math 38% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-13.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.4 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$18,958
Chronic Absenteeism9.1%

Students at Slatington EL Sch score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 32 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Slatington 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St John Neumann Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privateK–81.3 mi112Compare →
S S Palmer EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.52–62.6 mi392Compare →
St John Neumann Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privateK–82.6 mi112Compare →
Lehigh EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.8K–54.2 mi493Compare →

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
#3 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

Slatington EL Sch is listed in Northern Lehigh SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Slatington EL Sch

Slatington EL Sch is a public elementary school in Slatington, PA, part of Northern Lehigh Sd, serving approximately 493 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,724 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Slatington EL Sch

What grades does Slatington EL Sch serve?

Slatington EL Sch serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.

How many students attend Slatington EL Sch?

Slatington EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Slatington EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Slatington EL Sch is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Slatington EL Sch rank in PA?

Slatington EL Sch ranks #1,724 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Slatington EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Slatington EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Slatington EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Slatington EL Sch has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Slatington EL Sch a charter school?

No, Slatington EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Slatington EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Slatington EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Slatington EL Sch?

100.2% of students at Slatington 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
3rd – 6th
Enrollment
493
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Lehigh County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.1%
Area population (ZIP 18080)
11,489
Area average commute
30.6 min
Area median age
40.1
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 18080; 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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