Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School

Summary:

Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School is a public elementary school in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving 813 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Allentown City School District, which is ranked 544 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years. The school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts are significantly lower than the Allentown City School District and the state of Pennsylvania averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's PSSA Math proficiency rate for all grades was 10.9%, compared to the district's 13.5% and the state's 40.4%. The school also struggles to effectively serve its diverse student population, with rankings for subgroups such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities in the bottom 20-30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

The nearby schools in the Allentown City School District, such as Roosevelt Elementary, Washington Elementary, and Union Terrace Elementary, also struggle academically, with most ranking in the bottom 15-20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. However, some schools within the district, such as Muhlenberg Elementary and Luis A. Ramos Elementary, perform slightly better, with proficiency rates and rankings in the bottom 25-30% of the state. This suggests that while the Allentown City School District as a whole faces significant challenges, there may be opportunities to learn from the relatively higher-performing schools within the district.

Detail:

Public K-5

1227 W Gordon St
Allentown, PA 18102

(484) 765-4000

District: Allentown City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1437^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,797

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 806

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

75.6%

Two or more races:

11.8%

African American:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School ranks worse than 94.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 12^th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Allentown City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.09. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Allentown City School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.6%), two or more races (11.8%), African American (7.4%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School is 15.4, which is the 5^th best among 13 elementary schools in the Allentown City School District. (See more...)

Compare Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School employs 52.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School is $12,797, which is the lowest among 14 elementary schools in the Allentown City School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School 1437^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Allentown City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Allentown City School District 544^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2022	5.58	1453^rd	1534	5.3%
2023	6.80	1428^th	1534	6.9%
2024	6.09	1437^th	1526	5.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.81	92^nd	117	21.4%
2024	28.26	91^st	128	28.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.45	155^th	196	20.9%
2024	17.09	192^nd	200	4.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.68	1295^th	1414	8.4%
2024	9.55	1334^th	1432	6.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	6.90	1385^th	1488	6.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.92	996^th	1043	4.5%
2024	11.72	1050^th	1084	3.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	6.18	1411^th	1495	5.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.90	284^th	437	35.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.67	384^th	432	11.1%
2024	13.41	424^th	454	6.6%

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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 Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	42	95	4	491	1	0	74	707
2022	53	109	5	544	1	1	97	810
2023	46	85	6	572	3	0	101	813
2024	36	60	4	609	2	0	95	806

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	707	46.0	15.3	99.6
2022	810	43.7	18.5	99.6
2023	813	51.7	15.7	100
2024	806	52.1	15.4	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 Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	707	46.0	15.3	99.6
2022	810	43.7	18.5	99.6
2023	813	51.7	15.7	100
2024	806	52.1	15.4	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 Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,339 (10.2%)	$11,832 (89.8%)	$13,171
2022	$2,134 (16.7%)	$10,662 (83.3%)	$12,797

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Schools Near Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
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	806	52	15.4	100.0%	36 (4.5%)	60 (7.4%)	609 (75.6%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (11.8%)	6.1	1437^th of 1526 public elementary schools	5.8%		6.8	1428^th of 1534 public elementary schools	6.9%	9	14.9	9.0	8.4	10.9	49.5	49.5	17.5	11.6	17.6	16.0	$12,797	$2,134	$10,662
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	699	44	16.0	100.0%	34 (4.9%)	64 (9.2%)	545 (78.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	51 (7.3%)	17.5	1250^th of 1526 public elementary schools	18.1%		15.6	1271^st of 1534 public elementary schools	17.1%	21	24.7	26.2	18.2	22.8	60.7	60.7	34.4	31.8	28.6	31.5	$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	262	15	17.4	100.0%	13 (5.0%)	24 (9.2%)	204 (77.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.0%)								(n/a)											$17,786	$2,967	$14,819
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	697	43	16.0	100.0%	37 (5.3%)	86 (12.3%)	492 (70.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (11.0%)	10.9	1347^th of 1526 public elementary schools	11.7%		8.1	1393^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	9.2%	46	30.1	14.1	24.4	21.9	44.5	44.5	15.9	12.2	26.4	18.3	$13,773	$2,297	$11,476
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	360	29	12.6	99.2%	11 (3.1%)	39 (10.8%)	271 (75.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (10.8%)	6	1440^th of 1526 public elementary schools	5.6%		12.8	1302^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	15.1%	138	20.4	8.2	7.3	11.8	32.2	32.2	22.2	18.0	16.4	18.8	$19,046	$3,177	$15,869
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	445	52	8.5	100.0%	38 (8.5%)	115 (25.8%)	282 (63.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	9.6	1367^th of 1526 public elementary schools	10.4%		12.1	1317^th of 1534 public elementary schools	14.1%	50	12.3	11.3	14.9	12.9	45.9	45.9	28.8	25.8	24.4	26.3	$1,345	$1,345	$00
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	764	43	17.8	100.0%	45 (5.9%)	94 (12.3%)	535 (70.0%)	13 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	75 (9.8%)	13.6	1307^th of 1526 public elementary schools	14.4%		14.8	1279^th of 1534 public elementary schools	16.6%	28	19.3	23.0	20.2	20.9	56.5	56.5	24.3	25.7	27.8	26.0	$14,451	$2,410	$12,041
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	591	32	18.5	100.0%	57 (9.6%)	67 (11.3%)	395 (66.8%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (11.2%)	22.1	1191^st of 1526 public elementary schools	22.0%		27.5	1150^th of 1534 public elementary schools	25.0%	41	39.7	24.5	14.1	25.4	66.0	66.0	42.9	32.7	26.8	33.6	$13,953	$2,327	$11,626
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	543	32	17.0	100.0%	37 (6.8%)	60 (11.0%)	380 (70.0%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	56 (10.3%)	15.3	1284^th of 1526 public elementary schools	15.9%		9.6	1365^th of 1534 public elementary schools	11.0%	81	23.7	25.7	6.8	18.4	60.3	60.3	33.9	34.2	21.3	29.5	$14,861	$2,479	$12,382
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	574	36	15.9	100.0%	50 (8.7%)	64 (11.1%)	421 (73.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.4%)	7.5	1402^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	8.1%		8.6	1383^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	9.8%	19	19.1	18.9	5.9	14.4	46.2	46.2	20.2	21.0	14.6	18.5	$13,817	$2,305	$11,512

Frequently Asked Questions about Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School

Is Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School a good school?

Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.8% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

How many students attend Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 806 students attended Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School?

Students at Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School are 76% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 7% African American, 4% White.

What district is Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School in?

Allentown City School District

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