Willow Lane Elementary School

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Willow Lane Elementary School ranks 303 rd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Willow Lane Elementary School is a public elementary school in Macungie, Pennsylvania, serving 609 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. As part of the East Penn School District, which is ranked 152 out of 606 school districts in the state, Willow Lane consistently ranks in the top 20-25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with strong academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas.

Willow Lane Elementary School's students score significantly higher than the state and district averages on PSSA tests, with proficiency rates of 64.9% in Math, 82.8% in Science, and 71.5% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 39.3%, 65.6%, and 53.8%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong for its White and Disabled student subgroups, ranking in the top 20-25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. However, the school's performance for its Asian and Low Socio-Economic Status (SES) student subgroups is more average, suggesting a need to address the needs of these groups to ensure equitable educational outcomes.

Compared to nearby schools in the East Penn School District, Willow Lane Elementary School consistently outperforms its peers on PSSA tests, with higher proficiency rates across all subject areas. The school also has a relatively high per-student spending and a low student-to-teacher ratio, indicating that it is well-resourced and effectively utilizing its resources to support student learning and achievement. However, when compared to schools in the Parkland School District, such as Fogelsville School, Cetronia School, and Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School, Willow Lane Elementary School's performance, while strong, is not the top in the region.

Detail:

Public K-5

6135 Sauerkraut Ln
Macungie, PA 18062

(484) 519-3300

District: East Penn School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
303^rd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,122

Students who attend Willow Lane Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Eyer Middle School
High:	Emmaus High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 609

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.8%

Hispanic:

13.8%

Asian:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Willow Lane Elementary School ranks better than 80.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2^nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the East Penn School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.93. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Willow Lane Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the East Penn School District. Racial makeup is: White (67.8%), Hispanic (13.8%), Asian (7.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willow Lane Elementary School is 13.7. 3 elementary schools in the East Penn School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Willow Lane Elementary School employs 44.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willow Lane Elementary School is $17,122, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the East Penn School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Willow Lane Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Willow Lane Elementary School 303^rd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Willow Lane Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

Asian students:

White students:

East Penn School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Penn School District 152^nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Willow Lane Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Willow Lane Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2012	75.99	354^th	1599	77.9%
2013	82.00	169^th	1519	88.9%
2014	74.57	373^rd	1467	74.6%
2015	70.30	462^nd	1474	68.7%
2016	76.37	354^th	1554	77.2%
2017	80.92	272^nd	1547	82.4%
2018	82.27	235^th	1530	84.6%
2019	78.16	325^th	1544	79.0%
2021	75.47	346^th	1433	75.9%
2022	74.47	404^th	1534	73.7%
2023	78.93	303^rd	1534	80.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willow Lane Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.62	527^th	1414	62.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Willow Lane Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	83.32	111^th	1043	89.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Willow Lane Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.07	122^nd	160	23.8%

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Rank History for White students at Willow Lane Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.15	268^th	1236	78.3%

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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 Willow Lane Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	575	21	52	44	0	0	7	699
2012	602	22	55	47	1	0	9	736
2013	580	26	52	49	1	0	16	724
2014	579	28	53	55	0	0	22	737
2015	541	31	52	56	0	1	30	711
2016	566	36	46	62	0	1	32	743
2017	525	31	49	68	0	1	35	709
2018	503	30	47	76	1	1	31	689
2019	519	31	40	66	1	1	34	692
2020	501	29	41	74	1	0	37	683
2021	455	23	43	74	1	0	23	619
2022	425	23	49	87	1	0	35	620
2023	413	30	45	84	0	0	37	609

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 Willow Lane Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	699	33.2	21.0	9.3
2012	736	32.7	22.5	11.4
2013	724	36.1	20.0	12.4
2014	737	37.1	19.8	11
2015	711	38.0	18.7	16.3
2016	743	39.0	19.0	18
2017	709	39.5	17.9	16.8
2018	689	39.5	17.4	20.3
2019	692	42.0	16.4	19.7
2020	683	39.9	17.0	21.4
2021	619	39.7	15.5	22.9
2022	620	38.9	15.9	24.4
2023	609	44.1	13.7	25.8

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 Willow Lane Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	699	33.2	21.0	9.3
2012	736	32.7	22.5	11.4
2013	724	36.1	20.0	12.4
2014	737	37.1	19.8	11
2015	711	38.0	18.7	16.3
2016	743	39.0	19.0	18
2017	709	39.5	17.9	16.8
2018	689	39.5	17.4	20.3
2019	692	42.0	16.4	19.7
2020	683	39.9	17.0	21.4
2021	619	39.7	15.5	22.9
2022	620	38.9	15.9	24.4
2023	609	44.1	13.7	25.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Willow Lane Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$49 (0.4%)	$13,670 (99.7%)	$13,718
2020	$19 (0.1%)	$13,569 (99.9%)	$13,588
2021	$21 (0.1%)	$14,465 (99.9%)	$14,486
2022	$469 (2.7%)	$16,653 (97.3%)	$17,122

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willow Lane Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 325^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 303^rd of 1534 Elementary schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Willow Lane Elementary School)	72.8	67.7	5.1%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willow Lane Elementary School)	74.6	66.7	7.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Willow Lane Elementary School)	65.9	61.8	4.1%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Willow Lane Elementary School)	87.5	82.8	4.7%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willow Lane Elementary School)	80.8	70.9	9.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Willow Lane Elementary School)	59.4	65.4	6%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Willow Lane Elementary School)	78.2	76.9	1.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Willow Lane Elementary School)	65.5	64.9	0.6%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Willow Lane Elementary School)	87.5	82.8	4.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Willow Lane Elementary School)	78	71.5	6.5%
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	692	609	12%
African American	31	30	3.2%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	40	45	12.5%
Hispanic	66	84	27.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	519	413	20.4%
Two or More Races	34	37	8.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.7%	25.8%	6.1%

Schools Near Willow Lane 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
Willow Lane Elementary School	Public	K-5	6135 Sauerkraut Ln	Macungie	18062	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	No	(484) 519-3300	609	44	13.7	25.8%	413 (67.8%)	30 (4.9%)	84 (13.8%)	45 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.1%)	78.9	303^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	80.2%		74.5	404^th of 1534 public elementary schools	73.7%	101	67.7	61.8	65.4	64.9	82.8	82.8	66.7	70.9	76.9	71.5	$17,122	$469	$16,653
Shoemaker Elementary School	Public	K-5	4068 N Fairview St	Macungie	18062	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 965-1626	589	41	14.3	22.2%	418 (71.0%)	28 (4.8%)	96 (16.3%)	21 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.4%)	79.8	287^th of 1534 public elementary schools	81.3%		78	328^th of 1534 public elementary schools	78.6%	41	66.6	66.7	65.7	66.2	89.4	89.4	64.6	73.1	67.9	68.4	$17,845	$481	$17,365
Macungie Elementary School	Public	K-5	4062 Brookside Rd	Macungie	18062	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 965-1617	510	36	13.9	28.6%	383 (75.1%)	22 (4.3%)	65 (12.7%)	22 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.5%)	71.9	456^th of 1534 public elementary schools	70.3%		81.1	273^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	82.2%	183	66.3	69.2	32.9	55.9	84.5	84.5	70.1	60.2	77.2	69.2	$18,605	$1,091	$17,514
Wescosville Elementary School	Public	K-5	1064 Liberty Ln	Wescosville	18106	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 395-5851	496	43	11.5	31.3%	313 (63.1%)	26 (5.2%)	89 (17.9%)	31 (6.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.1%)	75.4	362^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	76.4%		74.4	406^th of 1534 public elementary schools	73.5%	44	64.6	54.6	63.8	61.2	80.6	80.6	68.4	62.4	77.7	70.0	$19,327	$1,270	$18,057
Alburtis Elementary School	Public	K-5	222 West Third Street	Alburtis	18011	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 965-1633	349	27	12.7	33.2%	224 (64.2%)	12 (3.4%)	78 (22.3%)	8 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (7.2%)	73.8	413^th of 1534 public elementary schools	73.1%		72.2	450^th of 1534 public elementary schools	70.7%	37	77.8	43.8	51.7	56.2	82.5	82.5	82.6	66.7	70.0	72.4	$20,000	$1,704	$18,296
Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School	Public	K-5	1051 Weilers Rd	Breinigsville	18031	Lehigh County	Parkland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 351-5880	447	37	12.2	25.3%	168 (37.6%)	38 (8.5%)	77 (17.2%)	143 (32.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.5%)	91.9	60^th of 1534 public elementary schools	96.1%		94.3	13^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.2%	47	74.3	88.1	85.9	83.3	98.9	98.9	72.3	86.6	87.4	82.5	$20,402	$634	$19,768
Fogelsville School	Public	K-5	312 S Route 100	Breinigsville	18031	Lehigh County	Parkland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 351-5800	511	37	13.8	27.8%	289 (56.6%)	23 (4.5%)	84 (16.4%)	85 (16.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.9%)	87	159^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.6%		86.9	159^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.6%		74.1	76.1	80.3	76.8	92.1	92.1	76.4	68.2	79.3	74.5	$20,601	$632	$19,970
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-5	520 Elm St	Emmaus	18049	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 965-1645	269	19	14.2	42.8%	168 (62.5%)	11 (4.1%)	71 (26.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.7%)	51.1	854^th of 1534 public elementary schools	44.3%		53	841^st of 1534 public elementary schools	45.2%	13	43.2	46.7	36.7	42.0	80.0	80.0	54.6	48.9	56.0	53.2	$18,994	$1,187	$17,807
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	233 Seem St	Emmaus	18049	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 965-1636	399	30	13.2	38.3%	281 (70.4%)	12 (3.0%)	72 (18.0%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.0%)	53.8	815^th of 1534 public elementary schools	46.9%		55.7	779^th of 1534 public elementary schools	49.2%	36	50.7	55.9	41.5	49.0	76.2	76.2	55.9	50.8	49.3	52.1	$18,742	$964	$17,778
Cetronia School	Public	K-5	3635 Broadway	Allentown	18104	Lehigh County	Parkland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 351-5860	482	32	14.9	30.3%	281 (58.3%)	17 (3.5%)	103 (21.4%)	55 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.4%)	88.8	121^st of 1534 public elementary schools	92.1%		89.9	97^th of 1534 public elementary schools	93.7%	24	77.3	80.6	78.2	78.6	93.5	93.5	77.0	72.4	78.1	76.0	$20,538	$640	$19,898

Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Lane Elementary School

How many students attend Willow Lane Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 609 students attended Willow Lane Elementary School.

What district is Willow Lane Elementary School in?

East Penn School District

What schools do graduates of Willow Lane Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Willow Lane Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eyer Middle School
High : Emmaus High School

What is the racial makeup of Willow Lane Elementary School?

Students at Willow Lane Elementary School are 68% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Is Willow Lane Elementary School a good school?

Willow Lane Elementary School ranks 303^rd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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