Serving 347 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Freemansburg Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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-5
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Freemansburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Freemansburg Elementary School's student population of 347 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Freemansburg Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freemansburg Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2268 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
56%
14%
Black
14%
14%
White
27%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freemansburg Elementary School's ranking?
Freemansburg Elementary School is ranked #2268 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Freemansburg Elementary School often compared to?
Freemansburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fountain Hill Elementary School, Donegan Elementary School, Marvine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Freemansburg Elementary School?
347 students attend Freemansburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Freemansburg Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freemansburg Elementary School?
Freemansburg Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Freemansburg Elementary School offer ?
Freemansburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Freemansburg Elementary School part of?
Freemansburg Elementary School is part of Bethlehem Area School District.
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