Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School

Summary:

Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School is a public elementary school in Northampton, PA, serving 808 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Northampton Area School District, which is ranked 227 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Colonel John Siegfried Elementary stands out for its consistently high academic performance. The school outperforms the district and state in PSSA test scores across all subjects and grade levels, with 58.6% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math compared to 41% for the district and 39.3% for the state. The school's Hispanic, low socioeconomic status, and disabled student subgroups all perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools in their respective categories. This strong performance is supported by the school's relatively high per-student spending of $17,881 in the 2021-2022 school year.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Kratzer School, Asa Packer Elementary School, and Hanover Elementary School, Colonel John Siegfried Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution, outpacing the academic performance of schools in the Bethlehem Area and Allentown City School Districts, which have lower rankings and test scores.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1677 Lincoln Ave
       Northampton, PA  18067-1540


(610) 262-6430

District: Northampton Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
467th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,881 Help


Students who attend Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Northampton Area Middle School
High:    Northampton Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  808

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.5%
Hispanic:
20.9%
African American:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.4% Help


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Compare Details Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School ranks better than 69.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Northampton Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Northampton Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (70.5%), Hispanic (20.9%), African American (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Northampton Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School is 13.5, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Northampton Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School is $17,881, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Northampton Area School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School 467th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Northampton Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northampton Area School District 227th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 64.54 529th 1302 59.4%
2004 53.67 723rd 1308 44.7%
2005 61.00 606th 1299 53.3%
2006 56.59 795th 1545 48.5%
2007 52.17 923rd 1555 40.6%
2008 53.34 909th 1551 41.4%
2009 57.71 807th 1549 47.9%
2010 65.43 620th 1579 60.7%
2011 69.30 520th 1597 67.4%
2012 72.08 482nd 1599 69.9%
2013 63.78 677th 1519 55.4%
2014 63.07 664th 1467 54.7%
2015 61.84 658th 1474 55.4%
2016 64.39 657th 1554 57.7%
2017 64.55 635th 1547 59.0%
2018 68.15 556th 1530 63.7%
2019 69.44 517th 1544 66.5%
2021 64.20 547th 1433 61.8%
2022 72.93 433rd 1534 71.8%
2023 71.47 467th 1534 69.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.32 237th 1414 83.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.05 242nd 1043 76.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.13 18th 432 95.8%
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Rank History for White students at Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.88 493rd 1236 60.1%
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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 Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 737 13 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 771
1996 737 13 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 771
1997 754 12 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 788
1998 725 11 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 755
1999 734 8 2 18 0 n/a n/a 0 762
2000 741 5 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 765
2001 728 4 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 744
2002 739 4 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 754
2003 739 4 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 754
2004 734 9 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 754
2005 767 19 2 19 0 n/a n/a 0 807
2006 828 21 7 23 0 n/a n/a 0 879
2007 835 24 5 28 2 n/a n/a 0 894
2008 860 31 10 37 1 n/a n/a 0 939
2009 880 36 17 56 1 n/a n/a 1 991
2010 906 39 19 52 1 n/a n/a 1 1018
2011 878 37 12 66 0 1 21 0 1015
2012 916 33 10 67 1 0 28 0 1055
2013 902 30 11 84 0 1 36 0 1064
2014 885 39 20 86 0 1 31 0 1062
2015 891 44 20 94 0 1 34 0 1084
2016 726 28 22 96 0 2 22 0 896
2017 721 27 16 103 0 2 24 0 893
2018 706 23 11 96 0 1 17 0 854
2019 691 19 8 106 0 0 28 0 852
2020 689 26 7 118 1 0 27 0 868
2021 647 34 5 132 1 2 30 0 851
2022 587 27 5 156 1 1 33 0 810
2023 570 33 7 169 0 0 29 0 808

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 Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 771 38.0 20.3 n/a
1996 771 38.0 20.3 n/a
1997 788 42.0 18.8 n/a
1998 755 42.0 18.0 n/a
1999 762 43.0 17.7 n/a
2000 765 44.0 17.4 0
2001 744 45.5 16.4 0
2002 754 48.5 15.5 0
2003 754 48.5 15.5 0
2004 754 49.5 15.2 0
2005 807 48.4 16.7 0
2006 879 51.5 17.1 0
2007 894 56.9 15.7 0
2008 939 62.7 15.0 n/a
2009 991 66.3 14.9 1.8
2010 1018 66.4 15.3 22.9
2011 1015 66.7 15.1 25
2012 1055 66.7 15.7 27.3
2013 1064 63.2 16.8 31.9
2014 1062 65.2 16.2 31.1
2015 1084 66.0 16.4 30.8
2016 896 57.0 15.7 35.9
2017 893 57.1 15.6 36.2
2018 854 58.2 14.6 38.9
2019 852 57.7 14.7 42.6
2020 868 58.5 14.8 40.8
2021 851 57.0 14.9 43.5
2022 810 61.6 13.1 44
2023 808 59.6 13.5 51.4

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 Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 771 38.0 20.3 n/a
1996 771 38.0 20.3 n/a
1997 788 42.0 18.8 n/a
1998 755 42.0 18.0 n/a
1999 762 43.0 17.7 n/a
2000 765 44.0 17.4 0
2001 744 45.5 16.4 0
2002 754 48.5 15.5 0
2003 754 48.5 15.5 0
2004 754 49.5 15.2 0
2005 807 48.4 16.7 0
2006 879 51.5 17.1 0
2007 894 56.9 15.7 0
2008 939 62.7 15.0 n/a
2009 991 66.3 14.9 1.8
2010 1018 66.4 15.3 22.9
2011 1015 66.7 15.1 25
2012 1055 66.7 15.7 27.3
2013 1064 63.2 16.8 31.9
2014 1062 65.2 16.2 31.1
2015 1084 66.0 16.4 30.8
2016 896 57.0 15.7 35.9
2017 893 57.1 15.6 36.2
2018 854 58.2 14.6 38.9
2019 852 57.7 14.7 42.6
2020 868 58.5 14.8 40.8
2021 851 57.0 14.9 43.5
2022 810 61.6 13.1 44
2023 808 59.6 13.5 51.4

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 Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $566 (3.8%) $14,254 (96.2%) $14,819
2020 $601 (4.0%) $14,273 (96.0%) $14,875
2021 $790 (5.0%) $15,119 (95.0%) $15,910
2022 $1,381 (7.7%) $16,500 (92.3%) $17,881

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 517th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 467th of 1534 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School)59.856.6
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School)62.153.5
 8.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School)61.969.1
 7.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School)92.593.5
 1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School)80.666.6
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School)51.550.7
 0.8%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School)67.967.4
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School)57.958.6
 0.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School)92.593.5
 1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School)70.962.5
 8.4%
   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 Students852808
 5.2%
African American1933
 73.7%
American Indian00
Asian87
 12.5%
Hispanic106169
 59.4%
Pacific Islander00
White691570
 17.5%
Two or More Races2829
 3.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.6%51.4%
 8.8%


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Students who attend Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northampton Area Middle School
High : Northampton Area High School

Students at Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School are 71% White, 21% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School ranks 467th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 808 students attended Colonel John Siegfried 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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