Governor Wolf Elementary School

Summary:

Governor Wolf Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bethlehem, PA, serving 459 students in grades K-5 and part of the Bethlehem Area School District.

Governor Wolf Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in PSSA test scores, particularly in Science where 62.7% of students scored proficient or better compared to 52.6% for the district and 65.8% for the state. The school also spends significantly more per student ($15,617) than the state average and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, suggesting ample resources and individualized attention. However, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a larger population of students from low-income families.

Compared to nearby schools, Governor Wolf Elementary generally outperforms its peers, but some schools like Farmersville Elementary and Miller Heights Elementary have stronger overall academic performance and higher statewide rankings. While the school has areas for improvement, particularly in supporting disabled students, it serves as a solid educational option for the local community.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1920 Butztown Rd
       Bethlehem, PA  18017-3397


(610) 867-8191

District: Bethlehem Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1044th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,617 Help


Students who attend Governor Wolf Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    East Hills Middle School
High:    Freedom High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  459

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.5%
Hispanic:
37.9%
African American:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Governor Wolf Elementary School ranks worse than 68.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 8th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Bethlehem Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.5%), Hispanic (37.9%), African American (9.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Governor Wolf Elementary School is 14, which is the highest among 16 elementary schools in the Bethlehem Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Governor Wolf Elementary School is $15,617. 13 elementary schools in the Bethlehem Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Governor Wolf Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Governor Wolf Elementary School 1044th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Governor Wolf Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Bethlehem Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethlehem Area School District 451st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Governor Wolf Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Governor Wolf Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 45.12 825th 1302 36.6%
2004 63.36 559th 1308 57.3%
2005 47.22 841st 1299 35.3%
2006 49.09 993rd 1545 35.7%
2007 37.54 1171st 1555 24.7%
2008 44.73 1080th 1551 30.4%
2009 64.60 629th 1549 59.4%
2010 60.11 779th 1579 50.7%
2011 62.47 715th 1597 55.2%
2012 48.77 1068th 1599 33.2%
2013 43.86 1073rd 1519 29.4%
2014 33.88 1128th 1467 23.1%
2015 41.46 992nd 1474 32.7%
2016 44.24 1020th 1554 34.4%
2017 46.08 982nd 1547 36.5%
2018 45.74 993rd 1530 35.1%
2019 55.51 817th 1544 47.1%
2021 80.01 262nd 1433 81.7%
2022 58.20 723rd 1534 52.9%
2023 44.81 951st 1534 38.0%
2024 36.95 1044th 1526 31.6%
See the entire list of Pennsylvania Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Governor Wolf Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.97 671st 1414 52.5%
2024 42.06 920th 1432 35.8%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Governor Wolf Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.57 1026th 1488 31.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Governor Wolf Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.37 679th 1043 34.9%
2024 28.82 784th 1084 27.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Governor Wolf Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.81 1019th 1495 31.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Governor Wolf Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.79 185th 432 57.2%
2024 49.41 218th 454 52.0%
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Rank History for White students at Governor Wolf Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.50 781st 1236 36.8%
2024 38.83 825th 1229 32.9%
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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.

Governor Wolf Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, March 19, 2017

Open Quote Over all communication is horrible, if your child struggles and has an IEP this is not the school you want to put your child! Parents are not friendly if you are new to the school, they have their noses in the air! My son started 3rd grade there 2 years ago and has 1 more year to go and I can't wait to be done with this school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Governor Wolf Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 428 6 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1989 452 9 11 6 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1990 441 10 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1991 438 5 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1992 423 14 10 18 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1993 368 12 14 16 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1994 377 15 18 24 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1995 406 15 17 24 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1996 406 15 17 24 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1997 430 26 11 26 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1998 422 29 5 38 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1999 396 31 10 48 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2000 374 26 9 47 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2001 365 21 6 52 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2002 306 27 5 67 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2003 306 27 5 67 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2004 285 26 9 68 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2005 321 29 14 75 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2006 329 33 17 68 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2007 315 47 15 74 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2008 295 44 18 94 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2009 272 56 16 91 2 n/a n/a 10 447
2010 248 63 14 85 2 n/a n/a 18 430
2011 269 68 18 86 1 0 0 0 442
2012 272 65 23 102 2 0 1 0 465
2013 255 51 26 103 1 0 2 0 438
2014 234 51 21 114 2 0 2 0 424
2015 223 54 22 115 2 0 1 0 417
2016 224 42 17 118 1 0 5 0 407
2017 218 47 20 132 2 0 4 0 423
2018 228 53 17 140 2 0 7 0 447
2019 233 54 15 132 2 0 10 0 446
2020 229 57 12 157 1 0 10 0 466
2021 235 39 13 156 2 1 8 0 454
2022 224 49 13 181 1 1 8 0 477
2023 218 44 16 174 1 1 5 0 459

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 Governor Wolf Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 453 21.6 20.9 n/a
1989 478 24.5 19.5 n/a
1990 471 25.2 18.6 0
1991 464 24.3 19.0 n/a
1992 465 26.1 17.8 n/a
1993 410 19.5 21.0 n/a
1994 434 19.5 22.3 n/a
1995 462 21.5 21.5 n/a
1996 462 21.5 21.5 n/a
1997 493 22.0 22.4 n/a
1998 494 23.0 21.5 n/a
1999 485 29.6 16.4 n/a
2000 456 26.6 17.1 18.6
2001 444 24.8 17.9 23.6
2002 405 24.9 16.3 24.9
2003 405 24.9 16.3 24.9
2004 388 25.0 15.5 21.6
2005 439 25.9 16.9 23
2006 447 23.7 18.9 25.7
2007 451 23.7 19.0 25.9
2008 451 27.6 16.3 26.8
2009 447 26.4 16.9 32
2010 430 25.6 16.7 0.7
2011 442 25.3 17.4 37.1
2012 465 25.7 18.0 43.7
2013 438 23.6 18.5 0
2014 424 24.7 17.1 46.2
2015 417 25.0 16.6 51.3
2016 407 26.0 15.6 52.3
2017 423 27.5 15.3 58.6
2018 447 27.0 16.5 56.4
2019 446 30.6 14.5 54
2020 466 29.5 15.7 54.3
2021 454 31.5 14.4 55.1
2022 477 32.8 14.5 51.6
2023 459 32.7 14.0 56.6

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 Governor Wolf Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 453 21.6 20.9 n/a
1989 478 24.5 19.5 n/a
1990 471 25.2 18.6 0
1991 464 24.3 19.0 n/a
1992 465 26.1 17.8 n/a
1993 410 19.5 21.0 n/a
1994 434 19.5 22.3 n/a
1995 462 21.5 21.5 n/a
1996 462 21.5 21.5 n/a
1997 493 22.0 22.4 n/a
1998 494 23.0 21.5 n/a
1999 485 29.6 16.4 n/a
2000 456 26.6 17.1 18.6
2001 444 24.8 17.9 23.6
2002 405 24.9 16.3 24.9
2003 405 24.9 16.3 24.9
2004 388 25.0 15.5 21.6
2005 439 25.9 16.9 23
2006 447 23.7 18.9 25.7
2007 451 23.7 19.0 25.9
2008 451 27.6 16.3 26.8
2009 447 26.4 16.9 32
2010 430 25.6 16.7 0.7
2011 442 25.3 17.4 37.1
2012 465 25.7 18.0 43.7
2013 438 23.6 18.5 0
2014 424 24.7 17.1 46.2
2015 417 25.0 16.6 51.3
2016 407 26.0 15.6 52.3
2017 423 27.5 15.3 58.6
2018 447 27.0 16.5 56.4
2019 446 30.6 14.5 54
2020 466 29.5 15.7 54.3
2021 454 31.5 14.4 55.1
2022 477 32.8 14.5 51.6
2023 459 32.7 14.0 56.6

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 Governor Wolf Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $998 (7.5%) $12,321 (92.5%) $13,319
2020 $997 (7.5%) $12,307 (92.5%) $13,304
2021 $1,838 (12.9%) $12,422 (87.1%) $14,260
2022 $1,872 (12.0%) $13,745 (88.0%) $15,617

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Governor Wolf 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 817th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 951st of 1534 Elementary schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Governor Wolf Elementary School)47.334.3
 13%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Governor Wolf Elementary School)65.544.5
 21%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Governor Wolf Elementary School)45.241.9
 3.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Governor Wolf Elementary School)75.366.2
 9.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Governor Wolf Elementary School)68.143.2
 24.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Governor Wolf Elementary School)52.344
 8.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Governor Wolf Elementary School)69.268
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Governor Wolf Elementary School)48.240.1
 8.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Governor Wolf Elementary School)75.366.2
 9.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Governor Wolf Elementary School)67.752
 15.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students446459
 2.9%
African American5444
 18.5%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian1516
 6.7%
Hispanic132174
 31.8%
Pacific Islander01
White233218
 6.4%
Two or More Races105
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54%56.6%
 2.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Governor Wolf Elementary School

Students who attend Governor Wolf Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Hills Middle School
High : Freedom High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 459 students attended Governor Wolf Elementary School.

Governor Wolf Elementary School ranks 1044th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Governor Wolf Elementary School are 47% White, 38% Hispanic, 10% African American, 3% Asian, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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