Below Average
#2185 of 2,846 schools in PA
Thomas Jefferson EL Sch
Elementary School · Bethlehem Area Sd · Bethlehem, PA
A Bethlehem Area Sd elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
404 E North St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
- Math 21% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Jefferson EL Sch score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2020, to 24% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Thomas 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,583/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bethlehem), 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
$71,968
Median home value
$224,000
Median rent
$1,261/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
54.2%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18018; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Dual Language CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| St Anne SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| William Penn EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Donegan EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 461 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Bethlehem Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #15 of 22
- District spending per student
- $18,564NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Jefferson EL Sch is listed in Bethlehem Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Jefferson EL Sch
Thomas Jefferson EL Sch is a public elementary school in Bethlehem, PA, part of Bethlehem Area Sd, serving approximately 246 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,185 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Jefferson EL Sch
What grades does Thomas Jefferson EL Sch serve?
Thomas Jefferson EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson EL Sch?
Thomas Jefferson EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson EL Sch is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Jefferson EL Sch rank in PA?
Thomas Jefferson EL Sch ranks #2,185 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Thomas Jefferson EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Jefferson EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Thomas Jefferson EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Jefferson EL Sch has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Thomas Jefferson EL Sch a charter school?
No, Thomas Jefferson EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Jefferson EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Thomas Jefferson EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Jefferson EL Sch?
83.3% of students at Thomas 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
- 246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Northampton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (610) 691-1776
- Area population (ZIP 18018)
- 32,253
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 18018; 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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