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Towamensing Elementary School

Summary:

Towamensing Elementary School is a public K-6 school in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, serving 324 students as part of the Palmerton Area School District. This school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with particularly strong results in PSSA English Language Arts, Math, and Science.

Towamensing Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.59%) compared to nearby schools like Penn-Kidder Campus (66.55% white). It also has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (35.8%) than many surrounding schools, such as Parkside Education Center (56.77%) and S S Palmer Elementary School (54.59%). These demographic differences may contribute to Towamensing's strong academic performance, which has consistently placed it in the top half of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Overall, Towamensing Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution within the Palmerton Area School District, with excellent test scores, a relatively affluent student population, and a racially homogeneous makeup compared to nearby schools. These factors, combined with the school's consistent ranking among the top elementary schools in the state, suggest Towamensing is providing a quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public K-6

 7920 Interchange Rd
       Lehighton, PA  18235-9998

(610) 681-4024

District: Palmerton Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
550th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,634 Help


Students who attend Towamensing Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Palmerton Area Junior High School
High:    Palmerton Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  324

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.6%
Hispanic:
6.2%
Two or more races:
1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Towamensing Elementary School ranks better than 64.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.6%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Palmerton Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Towamensing Elementary School is 11.3, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Palmerton Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Towamensing Elementary School is $15,634, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Palmerton Area School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Towamensing Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Towamensing Elementary School 550th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Towamensing Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Palmerton Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Palmerton Area School District 273rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Towamensing Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Towamensing Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.43 447th 1302 65.7%
2004 54.60 712th 1308 45.6%
2005 58.80 654th 1299 49.7%
2006 80.54 216th 1545 86.0%
2007 67.66 547th 1555 64.8%
2008 66.11 587th 1551 62.2%
2009 61.49 717th 1549 53.7%
2010 62.28 711th 1579 55.0%
2011 61.10 745th 1597 53.4%
2012 60.91 811th 1599 49.3%
2013 54.09 900th 1519 40.8%
2014 57.54 797th 1467 45.7%
2015 68.79 508th 1474 65.5%
2016 69.66 527th 1554 66.1%
2017 71.43 474th 1547 69.4%
2018 75.39 374th 1530 75.6%
2019 78.92 304th 1544 80.3%
2021 65.88 517th 1433 63.9%
2022 73.26 424th 1534 72.4%
2023 67.09 550th 1534 64.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Towamensing Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.95 360th 1414 74.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Towamensing Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.73 653rd 1043 37.4%
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Rank History for White students at Towamensing Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.98 607th 1236 50.9%
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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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Towamensing Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 308 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1989 337 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1990 356 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1991 370 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1992 369 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1993 385 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1994 370 0 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1995 372 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1996 372 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1997 363 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1998 364 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1999 357 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2000 352 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2001 343 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2002 353 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2003 353 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2004 380 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2005 381 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2006 390 4 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2007 369 6 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2008 391 5 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2009 375 7 3 6 0 n/a n/a 1 392
2010 360 7 2 11 0 n/a n/a 2 382
2011 356 5 1 10 0 0 3 0 375
2012 342 5 2 10 0 0 3 0 362
2013 365 3 1 12 0 0 3 0 384
2014 368 3 1 12 0 0 1 0 385
2015 354 1 2 11 0 0 2 0 370
2016 342 0 2 16 0 0 2 0 362
2017 331 0 2 14 0 0 4 0 351
2018 320 1 0 12 0 0 3 0 336
2019 324 1 0 14 0 0 4 0 343
2020 319 1 0 11 0 0 3 0 334
2021 256 4 0 13 0 0 3 0 276
2022 284 1 0 19 0 0 3 0 307
2023 300 0 0 20 0 0 4 0 324

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 Towamensing Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 315 13.0 24.2 n/a
1989 341 13.0 26.2 n/a
1990 361 14.0 25.7 0
1991 375 15.8 23.7 n/a
1992 374 16.0 23.3 n/a
1993 391 14.0 27.9 n/a
1994 380 15.0 25.3 n/a
1995 376 16.0 23.5 n/a
1996 376 16.0 23.5 n/a
1997 367 16.0 22.9 n/a
1998 365 17.0 21.5 n/a
1999 358 17.0 21.1 n/a
2000 354 18.0 19.7 17.8
2001 346 18.0 19.2 20.8
2002 359 20.5 17.5 16.2
2003 359 20.5 17.5 16.2
2004 387 20.6 18.8 15.8
2005 388 20.4 19.0 14.9
2006 400 20.1 19.9 15.8
2007 385 21.2 18.2 19.2
2008 408 22.5 18.1 16.4
2009 392 23.2 16.9 20.7
2010 382 22.4 17.0 19.2
2011 375 22.9 16.3 19.2
2012 362 22.9 15.8 20.7
2013 384 23.1 16.6 26.3
2014 385 24.1 15.9 22.3
2015 370 25.0 14.8 23.8
2016 362 25.0 14.4 30.1
2017 351 23.9 14.6 27.9
2018 336 24.1 13.9 27.4
2019 343 26.5 12.9 27.7
2020 334 27.5 12.1 31.1
2021 276 28.0 9.8 29
2022 307 27.5 11.1 28.3
2023 324 28.5 11.3 35.8

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 Towamensing Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 315 13.0 24.2 n/a
1989 341 13.0 26.2 n/a
1990 361 14.0 25.7 0
1991 375 15.8 23.7 n/a
1992 374 16.0 23.3 n/a
1993 391 14.0 27.9 n/a
1994 380 15.0 25.3 n/a
1995 376 16.0 23.5 n/a
1996 376 16.0 23.5 n/a
1997 367 16.0 22.9 n/a
1998 365 17.0 21.5 n/a
1999 358 17.0 21.1 n/a
2000 354 18.0 19.7 17.8
2001 346 18.0 19.2 20.8
2002 359 20.5 17.5 16.2
2003 359 20.5 17.5 16.2
2004 387 20.6 18.8 15.8
2005 388 20.4 19.0 14.9
2006 400 20.1 19.9 15.8
2007 385 21.2 18.2 19.2
2008 408 22.5 18.1 16.4
2009 392 23.2 16.9 20.7
2010 382 22.4 17.0 19.2
2011 375 22.9 16.3 19.2
2012 362 22.9 15.8 20.7
2013 384 23.1 16.6 26.3
2014 385 24.1 15.9 22.3
2015 370 25.0 14.8 23.8
2016 362 25.0 14.4 30.1
2017 351 23.9 14.6 27.9
2018 336 24.1 13.9 27.4
2019 343 26.5 12.9 27.7
2020 334 27.5 12.1 31.1
2021 276 28.0 9.8 29
2022 307 27.5 11.1 28.3
2023 324 28.5 11.3 35.8

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 Towamensing Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $452 (1.8%) $24,657 (98.2%) $25,109
2020 $446 (1.6%) $27,907 (98.4%) $28,352
2021 $671 (8.7%) $7,002 (91.3%) $7,673
2022 $763 (4.9%) $14,870 (95.1%) $15,634

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Towamensing Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 304th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 550th of 1534 Elementary schools
 16.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Towamensing Elementary School)58.650
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Towamensing Elementary School)79.363.9
 15.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Towamensing Elementary School)65.943.4
 22.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Towamensing Elementary School)90.990.6
 0.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Towamensing Elementary School)70.558.5
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Towamensing Elementary School)67.351.1
 16.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Towamensing Elementary School)82.763.8
 18.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Towamensing Elementary School)54.551.2
 3.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Towamensing Elementary School)8062.8
 17.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Towamensing Elementary School)61.648.6
 13%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Towamensing Elementary School)90.990.6
 0.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Towamensing Elementary School)78.362
 16.3%
   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 Students343324
 5.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1420
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White324300
 7.4%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.7%35.8%
 8.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Towamensing Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 324 students attended Towamensing Elementary School.

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

Middle : Palmerton Area Junior High School
High : Palmerton Area High School

Towamensing Elementary School ranks 550th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Towamensing Elementary School are 93% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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