Serving 278 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lehigh Parkway 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 278 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lehigh Parkway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lehigh Parkway Elementary School's student population of 278 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lehigh Parkway 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 Lehigh Parkway Elementary School is 0.51, which is less 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
#1783 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
67%
14%
Black
20%
14%
White
5%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lehigh Parkway Elementary School's ranking?
Lehigh Parkway Elementary School is ranked #1783 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Lehigh Parkway Elementary School often compared to?
Lehigh Parkway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Luis A. Ramos Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Lehigh Parkway Elementary School?
278 students attend Lehigh Parkway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Lehigh Parkway Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lehigh Parkway Elementary School?
Lehigh Parkway Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lehigh Parkway Elementary School offer ?
Lehigh Parkway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lehigh Parkway Elementary School part of?
Lehigh Parkway Elementary School is part of Allentown City School District.
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