Asa Packer Elementary School

Summary:

Asa Packer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, serving 339 students in grades K-5 as part of the Bethlehem Area School District.

Asa Packer Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with 51.6% of students proficient or better in PSSA/Math compared to 26.6% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school particularly excels for its Hispanic students, ranking 25th out of 432 Pennsylvania elementary schools in this subgroup. However, the school's performance for White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is relatively lower, ranking 755th and 720th, respectively, out of over 1,200 Pennsylvania elementary schools. Despite its strong academic record, Asa Packer's statewide ranking has declined from 132nd in 2017-2018 to 752nd in 2023-2024, suggesting the school may be facing challenges that are impacting its relative standing.

Compared to other schools in the Bethlehem Area School District, such as William Penn Elementary and Calypso Elementary, Asa Packer significantly outperforms in academic achievement across all subject areas and grade levels. This may be due to more effective teaching practices, curriculum, or resources at Asa Packer. Additionally, the school serves a relatively more affluent student population, with only 29.79% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to over 70% at nearby schools, which could also contribute to its stronger academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1650 Kenwood Dr
       Bethlehem, PA  18017-2297


(610) 865-0660

District: Bethlehem Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
752nd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,961 Help


Students who attend Asa Packer Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Nitschmann Middle School
High:    Liberty High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  339

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.3%
Hispanic:
21.5%
African American:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Asa Packer Elementary School ranks better than 50.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 5th 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 57.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.3%), Hispanic (21.5%), African American (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Asa Packer Elementary School is 12.7. 8 elementary schools in the Bethlehem Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Asa Packer Elementary School is $16,961. 10 elementary schools in the Bethlehem Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Asa Packer Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Asa Packer Elementary School 752nd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Asa Packer Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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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 Asa Packer Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Asa Packer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 93.69 26th 1302 98.0%
2004 93.51 18th 1308 98.6%
2005 82.34 134th 1299 89.7%
2006 83.19 133rd 1545 91.4%
2007 79.73 235th 1555 84.9%
2008 82.58 144th 1551 90.7%
2009 76.35 303rd 1549 80.4%
2010 76.76 297th 1579 81.2%
2011 79.47 226th 1597 85.8%
2012 79.32 233rd 1599 85.4%
2013 79.36 249th 1519 83.6%
2014 80.69 200th 1467 86.4%
2015 82.44 214th 1474 85.5%
2016 77.24 338th 1554 78.2%
2017 81.43 260th 1547 83.2%
2018 86.64 132nd 1530 91.4%
2019 81.37 249th 1544 83.9%
2021 81.19 246th 1433 82.8%
2022 73.93 414th 1534 73.0%
2023 70.14 490th 1534 68.1%
2024 57.54 752nd 1526 50.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Asa Packer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.73 449th 1414 68.2%
2024 53.64 720th 1432 49.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Asa Packer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.75 738th 1488 50.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Asa Packer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.32 396th 1043 62.0%
2024 37.22 670th 1084 38.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Asa Packer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.80 736th 1495 50.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Asa Packer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.94 25th 432 94.2%
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Rank History for White students at Asa Packer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.04 415th 1236 66.4%
2024 44.08 755th 1229 38.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Asa Packer Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 218 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1989 365 4 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1990 378 6 6 5 1 n/a n/a 0 396
1991 410 8 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 431
1992 429 7 5 9 2 n/a n/a 0 452
1993 437 5 10 9 2 n/a n/a 0 463
1994 417 5 13 6 2 n/a n/a 0 443
1995 383 6 20 7 2 n/a n/a 0 418
1996 383 6 20 7 2 n/a n/a 0 418
1997 354 5 16 7 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1998 353 3 12 8 2 n/a n/a 0 378
1999 339 0 14 8 2 n/a n/a 0 363
2000 329 6 14 6 2 n/a n/a 0 357
2001 312 4 17 6 2 n/a n/a 0 341
2002 315 1 17 10 1 n/a n/a 0 344
2003 315 1 17 10 1 n/a n/a 0 344
2004 308 4 22 17 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2005 253 15 35 17 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2006 302 13 32 14 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2007 341 15 49 20 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2008 354 10 49 24 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2009 356 14 51 32 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2010 329 9 56 29 0 n/a n/a 6 429
2011 315 11 55 21 0 1 0 0 403
2012 283 8 48 25 1 0 11 0 376
2013 299 12 50 21 1 0 14 0 397
2014 257 10 40 23 0 0 13 0 343
2015 238 12 38 24 0 0 16 0 328
2016 238 16 36 36 0 0 17 0 343
2017 233 18 37 43 0 0 17 0 348
2018 232 23 33 37 0 0 13 0 338
2019 223 24 24 50 0 0 16 0 337
2020 246 22 20 55 0 0 11 0 354
2021 227 21 15 65 0 0 11 0 339
2022 220 28 9 73 0 0 6 0 336
2023 228 26 10 73 0 0 2 0 339

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 Asa Packer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 225 14.0 16.0 n/a
1989 378 22.4 16.8 n/a
1990 396 23.0 17.2 0
1991 431 24.3 17.7 n/a
1992 452 24.1 18.7 n/a
1993 463 20.5 22.6 n/a
1994 443 20.5 21.6 n/a
1995 418 19.5 21.4 n/a
1996 418 19.5 21.4 n/a
1997 382 18.0 21.2 n/a
1998 378 18.5 20.4 n/a
1999 363 21.4 17.0 n/a
2000 357 20.5 17.4 6.4
2001 341 19.5 17.5 5.9
2002 344 21.4 16.1 4.7
2003 344 21.4 16.1 4.7
2004 351 18.7 18.8 4.6
2005 320 19.2 16.7 5
2006 361 19.8 18.2 9.1
2007 425 19.8 21.5 8.2
2008 437 24.1 18.1 9.4
2009 453 24.2 18.7 9.9
2010 429 26.0 16.5 n/a
2011 403 24.0 16.7 11.7
2012 376 23.0 16.3 15.7
2013 397 22.6 17.5 0
2014 343 22.5 15.2 13.7
2015 328 22.0 14.9 16.8
2016 343 23.0 14.9 22.4
2017 348 23.8 14.6 26.1
2018 338 23.6 14.3 27.5
2019 337 23.6 14.2 27.3
2020 354 24.8 14.2 29.1
2021 339 25.7 13.1 27.1
2022 336 26.8 12.5 27.4
2023 339 26.5 12.7 29.8

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 Asa Packer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 225 14.0 16.0 n/a
1989 378 22.4 16.8 n/a
1990 396 23.0 17.2 0
1991 431 24.3 17.7 n/a
1992 452 24.1 18.7 n/a
1993 463 20.5 22.6 n/a
1994 443 20.5 21.6 n/a
1995 418 19.5 21.4 n/a
1996 418 19.5 21.4 n/a
1997 382 18.0 21.2 n/a
1998 378 18.5 20.4 n/a
1999 363 21.4 17.0 n/a
2000 357 20.5 17.4 6.4
2001 341 19.5 17.5 5.9
2002 344 21.4 16.1 4.7
2003 344 21.4 16.1 4.7
2004 351 18.7 18.8 4.6
2005 320 19.2 16.7 5
2006 361 19.8 18.2 9.1
2007 425 19.8 21.5 8.2
2008 437 24.1 18.1 9.4
2009 453 24.2 18.7 9.9
2010 429 26.0 16.5 n/a
2011 403 24.0 16.7 11.7
2012 376 23.0 16.3 15.7
2013 397 22.6 17.5 0
2014 343 22.5 15.2 13.7
2015 328 22.0 14.9 16.8
2016 343 23.0 14.9 22.4
2017 348 23.8 14.6 26.1
2018 338 23.6 14.3 27.5
2019 337 23.6 14.2 27.3
2020 354 24.8 14.2 29.1
2021 339 25.7 13.1 27.1
2022 336 26.8 12.5 27.4
2023 339 26.5 12.7 29.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Asa Packer Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $267 (1.9%) $13,553 (98.1%) $13,820
2020 $289 (2.1%) $13,498 (97.9%) $13,788
2021 $682 (4.5%) $14,376 (95.5%) $15,058
2022 $904 (5.3%) $16,057 (94.7%) $16,961

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Asa Packer 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 249th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 490th of 1534 Elementary schools
 15.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Asa Packer Elementary School)68.661.4
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Asa Packer Elementary School)82.666.7
 15.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Asa Packer Elementary School)6954.1
 14.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Asa Packer Elementary School)93.178.7
 14.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Asa Packer Elementary School)82.759.6
 23.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Asa Packer Elementary School)72.957.2
 15.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Asa Packer Elementary School)71.870.2
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Asa Packer Elementary School)69.957.5
 12.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Asa Packer Elementary School)93.178.7
 14.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Asa Packer Elementary School)79.965.3
 14.6%
   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 Students337339
 0.6%
African American2426
 8.3%
American Indian00
Asian2410
 58.3%
Hispanic5073
 46%
Pacific Islander00
White223228
 2.2%
Two or More Races162
 87.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.3%29.8%
 2.5%


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Students who attend Asa Packer Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Nitschmann Middle School
High : Liberty High School

Asa Packer Elementary School ranks 752nd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Asa Packer Elementary School are 67% White, 22% Hispanic, 8% African American, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 339 students attended Asa Packer Elementary School.


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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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