Clarence M Gockley Elementary School

2932 Zephyr Blvd
Whitehall, PA 18052
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Clarence M Gockley Elementary School serves 537 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Clarence M Gockley Elementary School's student population of 537 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Clarence M Gockley Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
38%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Clarence M Gockley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Clarence M Gockley Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
43%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Clarence M Gockley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Clarence M Gockley Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Clarence M Gockley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clarence M Gockley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clarence M Gockley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Clarence M Gockley Elementary School often compared to?
Clarence M Gockley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hopewell Elementary School, Cetronia School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Clarence M Gockley Elementary School?
537 students attend Clarence M Gockley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Clarence M Gockley Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarence M Gockley Elementary School?
Clarence M Gockley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clarence M Gockley Elementary School offer ?
Clarence M Gockley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarence M Gockley Elementary School part of?
Clarence M Gockley Elementary School is part of Whitehall-Coplay School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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