Luis A. Ramos Elementary School

Summary:

Luis A. Ramos Elementary School is a public elementary school in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving 625 students in grades K-5 as part of the Allentown City School District. The school faces significant challenges, including a high-poverty student population, low academic performance, and persistent achievement gaps among student subgroups.

Luis A. Ramos Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (74.72%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 59.9% to 77.92% Hispanic students. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts are significantly lower than the state and district averages. While African American students perform relatively well, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Low Socio-Economic Status, and Disabled students all perform poorly, ranking in the bottom 25% of schools in the state.

The nearby schools within the Allentown City School District, such as Sheridan Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, and Washington Elementary, exhibit similar academic performance and demographic profiles to Luis A. Ramos Elementary, suggesting that the challenges faced by the school are systemic within the district. Despite a relatively high per-student spending of $16,765 and a low student-teacher ratio of 14.8, the school's performance has remained consistently low over the past decade, indicating a need for a more comprehensive and sustained approach to address the underlying issues.

Detail:

Public K-5

1430 West Allen St
Allentown, PA 18102

(484) 765-4841

District: Allentown City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1271^st of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,765

Students who attend Luis A. Ramos Elementary School usually attend:

High:

William Allen High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 625

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

74.7%

African American:

11.4%

Two or more races:

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Luis A. Ramos Elementary School ranks worse than 82.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 5^th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Allentown City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.58. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.7%), African American (11.4%), two or more races (9.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Luis A. Ramos Elementary School is 14.8. 7 elementary schools in the Allentown City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Luis A. Ramos Elementary School employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Luis A. Ramos Elementary School is $16,765, which is the 4^th highest among 13 elementary schools in the Allentown City School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Luis A. Ramos Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Luis A. Ramos Elementary School 1271^st of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Luis A. Ramos Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Allentown City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Allentown City School District 541^st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Luis A. Ramos Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Luis A. Ramos Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2012	19.18	1379^th	1599	13.8%
2013	14.59	1317^th	1519	13.3%
2014	9.20	1318^th	1467	10.2%
2015	15.50	1239^th	1474	15.9%
2016	13.23	1328^th	1554	14.5%
2017	14.05	1310^th	1547	15.3%
2018	13.19	1310^th	1530	14.4%
2019	14.15	1306^th	1544	15.4%
2022	8.84	1375^th	1534	10.4%
2023	15.58	1271^st	1534	17.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Luis A. Ramos Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.93	91^st	196	53.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Luis A. Ramos Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.54	1101^st	1414	22.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Luis A. Ramos Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.77	943^rd	1043	9.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Luis A. Ramos Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.64	120^th	437	72.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Luis A. Ramos Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.09	275^th	432	36.3%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Luis A. Ramos Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	78	144	1	576	2	0	8	809
2012	86	139	6	607	1	0	9	848
2013	67	140	6	628	1	1	22	865
2014	54	125	3	677	1	5	29	894
2015	48	114	8	661	1	4	42	878
2016	55	111	8	637	2	4	33	850
2017	50	90	6	619	2	4	22	793
2018	32	81	5	563	0	2	14	697
2019	27	82	8	628	0	2	23	770
2020	20	69	6	579	0	0	30	704
2021	21	58	3	495	0	0	43	620
2022	23	59	2	457	0	1	53	595
2023	24	71	2	467	1	1	59	625

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Luis A. Ramos Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	809	46.2	17.4	86.4
2012	848	28.2	30.0	82.3
2013	865	41.7	20.7	88.8
2014	894	43.0	20.7	85.2
2015	878	41.0	21.4	61.6
2016	850	46.0	18.4	65.8
2017	793	49.5	16.0	100
2018	697	44.3	15.7	100
2019	770	49.3	15.6	92.9
2020	704	48.3	14.5	100
2021	620	45.3	13.6	99.5
2022	595	43.0	13.8	99.5
2023	625	42.0	14.8	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Luis A. Ramos Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	809	46.2	17.4	86.4
2012	848	28.2	30.0	82.3
2013	865	41.7	20.7	88.8
2014	894	43.0	20.7	85.2
2015	878	41.0	21.4	61.6
2016	850	46.0	18.4	65.8
2017	793	49.5	16.0	100
2018	697	44.3	15.7	100
2019	770	49.3	15.6	92.9
2020	704	48.3	14.5	100
2021	620	45.3	13.6	99.5
2022	595	43.0	13.8	99.5
2023	625	42.0	14.8	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Luis A. Ramos Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$929 (7.2%)	$11,938 (92.8%)	$12,867
2020	$985 (7.0%)	$13,011 (93.0%)	$13,996
2021	$1,544 (10.2%)	$13,641 (89.8%)	$15,185
2022	$2,796 (16.7%)	$13,969 (83.3%)	$16,765

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Luis A. Ramos Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1306^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1271^st of 1534 Elementary schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Luis A. Ramos Elementary School)	43.4	32.9	10.5%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Luis A. Ramos Elementary School)	44.1	38.5	5.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Luis A. Ramos Elementary School)	16.8	22	5.2%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Luis A. Ramos Elementary School)	49.7	49	0.7%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Luis A. Ramos Elementary School)	30.8	22.9	7.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Luis A. Ramos Elementary School)	16.2	16.3	0.1%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Luis A. Ramos Elementary School)	33.1	23.2	9.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Luis A. Ramos Elementary School)	25.4	23.6	1.8%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Luis A. Ramos Elementary School)	49.7	49	0.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Luis A. Ramos Elementary School)	36	27.9	8.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	770	625	18.8%
African American	82	71	13.4%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	8	2	75%
Hispanic	628	467	25.6%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	27	24	11.1%
Two or More Races	23	59	156.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.9%	100%	7.1%

Schools Near Luis A. Ramos Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Luis A. Ramos Elementary School	Public	K-5	1430 West Allen St	Allentown	18102	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-4841	625	42	14.8	100.0%	24 (3.8%)	71 (11.4%)	467 (74.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	59 (9.4%)	15.6	1271^st of 1534 public elementary schools	17.1%		8.8	1375^th of 1534 public elementary schools	10.4%	104	32.9	22.0	16.3	23.6	49.0	49.0	38.5	22.9	23.2	27.9	$16,765	$2,796	$13,969
Jackson Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	517 N 15th St	Allentown	18102	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-4700	240	17	14.1	100.0%	16 (6.7%)	19 (7.9%)	187 (77.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.5%)								(n/a)											$17,786	$2,967	$14,819
Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School	Public	K-5	1227 W Gordon St	Allentown	18102	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-4000	813	52	15.7	100.0%	46 (5.7%)	85 (10.5%)	572 (70.4%)	6 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	101 (12.4%)	6.8	1428^th of 1534 public elementary schools	6.9%		5.6	1453^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	5.3%	25	14.1	11.6	11.6	12.3	33.1	33.1	20.2	11.8	23.3	18.5	$12,797	$2,134	$10,662
Washington Elementary School	Public	1-5	837 N 9th St	Allentown	18102	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-4941	346	25	14.1	99.1%	11 (3.2%)	38 (11.0%)	257 (74.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (11.3%)	12.8	1302^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	15.1%		7.7	1399^th of 1534 public elementary schools	8.8%	97	19.1	12.3	11.6	14.5	44.8	44.8	31.2	21.5	39.6	30.9	$19,046	$3,177	$15,869
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	829 W Turner St	Allentown	18102	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-4801	662	45	14.7	100.0%	40 (6.0%)	89 (13.4%)	479 (72.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (7.7%)	8.1	1393^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	9.2%		5.5	1456^th of 1534 public elementary schools	5.1%	63	10.3	13.2	24.4	15.6	43.9	43.9	15.1	13.4	14.1	14.2	$13,773	$2,297	$11,476
Muhlenberg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	740 N 21st St	Allentown	18104	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-4861	488	33	15.0	100.0%	50 (10.2%)	58 (11.9%)	330 (67.6%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.8%)	27.5	1150^th of 1534 public elementary schools	25.0%		22.9	1195^th of 1534 public elementary schools	22.1%	45	29.2	31.8	32.7	31.0	60.2	60.2	45.0	31.4	40.3	39.4	$13,953	$2,327	$11,626
Union Terrace Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1939 W Union St	Allentown	18104	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-5481	658	40	16.5	100.0%	41 (6.2%)	69 (10.5%)	464 (70.5%)	11 (1.7%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (10.3%)	14.8	1279^th of 1534 public elementary schools	16.6%		10	1344^th of 1534 public elementary schools	12.4%	65	33.9	23.8	12.6	23.8	49.5	49.5	33.7	25.2	16.9	25.5	$14,451	$2,410	$12,041
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	601 W Union Street	Allentown	18101	Lehigh County	Arts Academy Elementary Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(610) 841-4560	414	36	11.5	75.6%	44 (10.6%)	94 (22.7%)	248 (59.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.0%)	12.1	1317^th of 1534 public elementary schools	14.1%		9.1	1369^th of 1534 public elementary schools	10.8%	52	18.9	13.5	14.3	15.4	44.6	44.6	38.0	21.6	29.1	28.8	$1,345	$1,345	$00
Sheridan Elementary School	Public	1-5	521 N 2nd St	Allentown	18102	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-4881	560	36	15.7	100.0%	37 (6.6%)	74 (13.2%)	415 (74.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (5.2%)	8.6	1383^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	9.8%		7.9	1396^th of 1534 public elementary schools	9.0%	13	20.4	17.9	11.8	16.9	33.7	33.7	24.1	18.9	21.7	21.5	$13,817	$2,305	$11,512
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-5	750 Saint John St	Allentown	18103	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-4421	524	36	14.5	100.0%	40 (7.6%)	63 (12.0%)	354 (67.6%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	57 (10.9%)	9.6	1365^th of 1534 public elementary schools	11.0%		6.4	1433^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	6.6%	68	28.2	6.0	10.0	14.5	35.7	35.7	34.7	18.5	19.5	24.0	$14,861	$2,479	$12,382

Frequently Asked Questions about Luis A. Ramos Elementary School

What district is Luis A. Ramos Elementary School in?

Allentown City School District

What schools do graduates of Luis A. Ramos Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Luis A. Ramos Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : William Allen High School

What is the racial makeup of Luis A. Ramos Elementary School?

Students at Luis A. Ramos Elementary School are 75% Hispanic, 11% African American, 9% Two or more races, 4% White.

How many students attend Luis A. Ramos Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 625 students attended Luis A. Ramos Elementary School.

Is Luis A. Ramos Elementary School a good school?

Luis A. Ramos Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.1% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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