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Slatington Elementary School

Summary:

Slatington Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-6 in the Northern Lehigh School District, with a student population of 483. The school's racial makeup is predominantly White (75.98%), with significant Hispanic (16.56%) and smaller percentages of African American, Asian, and students of two or more races.

While Slatington Elementary School has a relatively high per-student spending of $17,011, its academic performance lags behind the state averages and nearby higher-performing schools. The school's proficiency rates in Math (40.5%), Science (70.3%), and English Language Arts (47.9%) are all below the state averages. Additionally, the school has a consistently low ranking, placing 942 out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year, and maintaining a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. This underperformance is particularly pronounced among the school's Hispanic students, who ranked 218 out of 432 Pennsylvania elementary schools, while its White students ranked 955 out of 1,236 schools.

Slatington Elementary School's challenges are further compounded by its high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the nearby Towamensing Elementary School, which has a free or reduced-price lunch rate of 25.53%. The school's declining enrollment, in contrast to some of the nearby schools, suggests that addressing these issues will be crucial for Slatington Elementary School to improve student outcomes and better serve the Slatington community.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 1201 Shadow Oaks Ln
       Slatington, PA  18080-1237

(610) 767-9821

District: Northern Lehigh School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
942nd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,011 Help


Students who attend Slatington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Northern Lehigh Middle School
High:    Northern Lehigh Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  483

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.0%
Hispanic:
16.6%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Slatington Elementary School ranks worse than 61.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.31. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76%), Hispanic (16.6%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Slatington Elementary School is 15.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Slatington Elementary School is $17,011.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Slatington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Slatington Elementary School 942nd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Slatington Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Northern Lehigh School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Lehigh School District 411th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Slatington Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Slatington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 38.05 913th 1302 29.9%
2004 47.99 819th 1308 37.4%
2005 57.40 679th 1299 47.7%
2006 57.47 776th 1545 49.8%
2007 55.21 851st 1555 45.3%
2008 47.97 1019th 1551 34.3%
2009 47.96 1025th 1549 33.8%
2010 52.94 949th 1579 39.9%
2011 50.00 1026th 1597 35.8%
2012 52.66 997th 1599 37.6%
2013 52.37 926th 1519 39.0%
2014 43.82 1022nd 1467 30.3%
2015 48.65 901st 1474 38.9%
2016 47.69 969th 1554 37.6%
2017 47.42 961st 1547 37.9%
2018 49.44 930th 1530 39.2%
2019 56.01 809th 1544 47.6%
2021 40.93 954th 1433 33.4%
2022 48.10 922nd 1534 39.9%
2023 45.31 942nd 1534 38.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Slatington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.51 918th 1414 35.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Slatington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.19 581st 1043 44.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Slatington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.82 218th 432 49.5%
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Rank History for White students at Slatington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.35 955th 1236 22.7%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Slatington Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 675 2 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1989 691 7 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 712
1990 869 3 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 888
1991 873 9 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 893
1992 849 9 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 870
1993 677 11 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 700
1994 690 20 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 724
1995 635 22 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 670
1996 635 22 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 670
1997 641 8 7 6 1 n/a n/a 0 663
1998 634 12 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 660
1999 616 18 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 649
2000 604 14 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 637
2001 564 17 5 20 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2002 568 12 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2003 568 12 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2004 547 14 1 33 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2005 596 3 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2006 532 12 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2007 536 11 3 33 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2008 523 15 6 39 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2009 491 20 4 29 1 n/a n/a 5 550
2010 492 21 8 33 0 n/a n/a 12 566
2011 475 10 8 45 0 0 11 0 549
2012 475 9 5 50 0 0 10 0 549
2013 442 9 4 54 0 0 7 0 516
2014 432 7 3 53 1 0 11 0 507
2015 434 9 2 51 1 0 10 0 507
2016 406 7 1 47 1 1 11 0 474
2017 419 6 0 48 1 1 16 0 491
2018 390 8 2 57 0 1 16 0 474
2019 373 10 2 67 0 1 16 0 469
2020 359 7 2 76 0 0 30 0 474
2021 364 8 1 68 0 0 15 0 456
2022 363 18 1 84 0 0 14 0 480
2023 367 16 3 80 0 0 17 0 483

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 Slatington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 685 37.0 18.5 n/a
1989 712 42.0 16.9 n/a
1990 888 37.5 23.6 0
1991 893 43.5 20.5 n/a
1992 870 47.0 18.5 n/a
1993 700 33.0 21.2 n/a
1994 724 33.0 21.9 n/a
1995 670 33.0 20.3 n/a
1996 670 33.0 20.3 n/a
1997 663 33.0 20.1 n/a
1998 660 32.0 20.6 n/a
1999 649 32.0 20.3 n/a
2000 637 33.0 19.3 34.9
2001 606 34.0 17.8 35.6
2002 614 29.5 20.8 31.6
2003 614 29.5 20.8 31.6
2004 595 29.5 20.2 35.5
2005 620 34.6 17.9 31.3
2006 570 34.6 16.5 28.4
2007 583 36.0 16.2 25.9
2008 583 36.4 16.0 33.1
2009 550 35.3 15.5 35.4
2010 566 35.3 16.0 40.1
2011 549 36.0 15.2 40.6
2012 549 36.0 15.2 44.3
2013 516 33.0 15.6 41.5
2014 507 29.9 16.9 46
2015 507 30.0 16.9 48.3
2016 474 30.0 15.8 47
2017 491 29.4 16.6 45.8
2018 474 30.7 15.4 47
2019 469 31.7 14.7 42.6
2020 474 30.8 15.3 49.6
2021 456 30.5 14.9 37.3
2022 480 31.9 15.0 46.9
2023 483 30.6 15.7 100

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 Slatington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 685 37.0 18.5 n/a
1989 712 42.0 16.9 n/a
1990 888 37.5 23.6 0
1991 893 43.5 20.5 n/a
1992 870 47.0 18.5 n/a
1993 700 33.0 21.2 n/a
1994 724 33.0 21.9 n/a
1995 670 33.0 20.3 n/a
1996 670 33.0 20.3 n/a
1997 663 33.0 20.1 n/a
1998 660 32.0 20.6 n/a
1999 649 32.0 20.3 n/a
2000 637 33.0 19.3 34.9
2001 606 34.0 17.8 35.6
2002 614 29.5 20.8 31.6
2003 614 29.5 20.8 31.6
2004 595 29.5 20.2 35.5
2005 620 34.6 17.9 31.3
2006 570 34.6 16.5 28.4
2007 583 36.0 16.2 25.9
2008 583 36.4 16.0 33.1
2009 550 35.3 15.5 35.4
2010 566 35.3 16.0 40.1
2011 549 36.0 15.2 40.6
2012 549 36.0 15.2 44.3
2013 516 33.0 15.6 41.5
2014 507 29.9 16.9 46
2015 507 30.0 16.9 48.3
2016 474 30.0 15.8 47
2017 491 29.4 16.6 45.8
2018 474 30.7 15.4 47
2019 469 31.7 14.7 42.6
2020 474 30.8 15.3 49.6
2021 456 30.5 14.9 37.3
2022 480 31.9 15.0 46.9
2023 483 30.6 15.7 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Slatington Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $783 (5.5%) $13,468 (94.5%) $14,251
2020 $338 (2.3%) $14,063 (97.7%) $14,401
2021 $958 (5.9%) $15,211 (94.1%) $16,169
2022 $1,376 (8.1%) $15,636 (91.9%) $17,011

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Slatington 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 809th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 942nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Slatington Elementary School)70.640
 30.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Slatington Elementary School)75.549.1
 26.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Slatington Elementary School)38.945.3
 6.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Slatington Elementary School)8070.3
 9.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Slatington Elementary School)63.242.2
 21%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Slatington Elementary School)41.335
 6.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Slatington Elementary School)55.448.5
 6.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Slatington Elementary School)4040.3
 0.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Slatington Elementary School)63.353.2
 10.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Slatington Elementary School)47.540.5
 7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Slatington Elementary School)8070.3
 9.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Slatington Elementary School)63.947.9
 16%
   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 Students469483
 3%
African American1016
 60%
American Indian00
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic6780
 19.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White373367
 1.6%
Two or More Races1617
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.6%100%
 57.4%

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Students at Slatington Elementary School are 76% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Students who attend Slatington Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northern Lehigh Middle School
High : Northern Lehigh Senior High School

Slatington Elementary School ranks 942nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 483 students attended Slatington Elementary School.


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