Excellent
#261 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 9% in state
Towamensing EL Sch
Elementary School · Palmerton Area Sd · Lehighton, PA
A Palmerton Area Sd elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7920 Interchange Rd, Lehighton, PA 18235
- Math 63% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Towamensing EL Sch score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Towamensing 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,331/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lehighton), 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
$72,626
Median home value
$218,000
Median rent
$1,003/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
79.4%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18235; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Palmerton Area SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–1 | Not available | 147 | Compare → |
| S S Palmer EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 2–6 | Not available | 392 | 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.
Palmerton Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,395NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Towamensing EL Sch is listed in Palmerton Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Towamensing EL Sch
Towamensing EL Sch is a public elementary school in Lehighton, PA, part of Palmerton Area Sd, serving approximately 332 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #261 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Towamensing EL Sch
What grades does Towamensing EL Sch serve?
Towamensing EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Towamensing EL Sch?
Towamensing EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Towamensing EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Towamensing EL Sch is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Towamensing EL Sch rank in PA?
Towamensing EL Sch ranks #261 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Towamensing EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Towamensing EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Towamensing EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Towamensing EL Sch has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Towamensing EL Sch a charter school?
No, Towamensing EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Towamensing EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Towamensing EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Towamensing EL Sch?
39.5% of students at Towamensing 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Carbon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (610) 681-4024
- Area population (ZIP 18235)
- 19,121
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 18235; 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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