Zephyr Elementary School

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Zephyr Elementary School ranks 703 rd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Zephyr Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, serving grades 4-5 with a total enrollment of 564 students. The school is part of the Whitehall-Coplay School District, which is ranked 340 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Zephyr Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (37.23%) and African American (9.22%) students compared to the surrounding schools. The school also has a significant Asian student population at 5.32%. Academically, Zephyr Elementary consistently performs better than the Whitehall-Coplay School District and the state of Pennsylvania in various PSSA test scores, with 54.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and an impressive 81.8% proficient or better in Science. The school's African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial student groups perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 60 schools in Pennsylvania for these subgroups.

Zephyr Elementary has seen a significant increase in free and reduced lunch recipients, from 46.09% in 2020-2021 to 100% in 2022-2023, and a steady increase in spending per student, from $11,930 in 2018-2019 to $14,155 in 2021-2022. This suggests the school is serving a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students and is committed to providing quality education and support to students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. When compared to nearby schools, such as Washington Elementary School and Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School, Zephyr Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, particularly in its academic achievement and support for diverse student groups.

Detail:

Public 4-5

2934 Zephyr Blvd
Whitehall, PA 18052

(610) 871-3671

District: Whitehall-Coplay School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,155

Students who attend Zephyr Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Whitehall-Coplay Middle School
High:	Whitehall High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 564

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.3%

Hispanic:

37.2%

African American:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Zephyr Elementary School ranks better than 54.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.97. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43.3%), Hispanic (37.2%), African American (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Whitehall-Coplay School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Zephyr Elementary School is 13, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Whitehall-Coplay School District! (See more...)

Compare Zephyr Elementary School employs 43 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Zephyr Elementary School is $14,155, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Whitehall-Coplay School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Zephyr Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Zephyr Elementary School 703^rd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Zephyr Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Whitehall-Coplay School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitehall-Coplay School District 340^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Zephyr Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Zephyr Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2011	58.06	838^th	1597	47.5%
2012	54.06	973^rd	1599	39.1%
2013	65.00	649^th	1519	57.3%
2014	62.30	694^th	1467	52.7%
2015	65.90	576^th	1474	60.9%
2016	67.03	592^nd	1554	61.9%
2017	62.52	683^rd	1547	55.9%
2018	63.95	651^st	1530	57.5%
2019	62.35	674^th	1544	56.3%
2021	50.00	815^th	1433	43.1%
2022	59.85	696^th	1534	54.6%
2023	59.97	703^rd	1534	54.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Zephyr Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.26	19^th	117	83.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Zephyr Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.59	70^th	196	64.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Zephyr Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.95	259^th	1414	81.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Zephyr Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.02	460^th	1043	55.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Zephyr Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	87.66	37^th	437	91.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Zephyr Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.74	59^th	432	86.3%

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Rank History for White students at Zephyr Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.15	527^th	1236	57.4%

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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 Zephyr Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	387	41	26	102	3	n/a	n/a	71	630
2011	393	67	24	143	0	6	0	0	633
2012	396	54	36	159	1	4	5	0	655
2013	382	61	32	157	2	1	14	0	649
2014	386	54	23	169	0	0	13	0	645
2015	386	65	29	166	2	0	12	0	660
2016	366	53	27	166	0	0	25	0	637
2017	347	44	38	206	2	1	34	0	672
2018	352	51	31	206	0	1	34	0	675
2019	343	70	21	178	0	0	39	0	651
2020	318	72	19	175	1	0	40	0	625
2021	289	55	27	204	3	0	36	0	614
2022	264	53	34	207	2	0	42	0	602
2023	244	52	30	210	0	0	28	0	564

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 Zephyr Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	630	39.4	15.9	37
2011	633	39.1	16.1	37.4
2012	655	39.1	16.7	43.5
2013	649	40.5	16.0	46.5
2014	645	41.2	15.6	46.4
2015	660	41.0	16.0	52.1
2016	637	40.0	15.9	56.7
2017	672	40.9	16.4	57
2018	675	41.0	16.4	56.6
2019	651	42.8	15.1	59.8
2020	625	41.0	15.2	58.2
2021	614	41.0	14.9	46.1
2022	602	42.4	14.1	48.7
2023	564	43.0	13.0	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 Zephyr Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	630	39.4	15.9	37
2011	633	39.1	16.1	37.4
2012	655	39.1	16.7	43.5
2013	649	40.5	16.0	46.5
2014	645	41.2	15.6	46.4
2015	660	41.0	16.0	52.1
2016	637	40.0	15.9	56.7
2017	672	40.9	16.4	57
2018	675	41.0	16.4	56.6
2019	651	42.8	15.1	59.8
2020	625	41.0	15.2	58.2
2021	614	41.0	14.9	46.1
2022	602	42.4	14.1	48.7
2023	564	43.0	13.0	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Zephyr Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$589 (4.9%)	$11,340 (95.1%)	$11,930
2020	$636 (4.9%)	$12,475 (95.1%)	$13,111
2021	$844 (6.2%)	$12,677 (93.8%)	$13,522
2022	$1,276 (9.0%)	$12,879 (91.0%)	$14,155

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Zephyr Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 674^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 703^rd of 1534 Elementary schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Math (Zephyr Elementary School)	54.6	53.7	0.9%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Zephyr Elementary School)	84.6	81.8	2.8%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Zephyr Elementary School)	69.9	53.8	16.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Zephyr Elementary School)	44	44.1	0.1%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Zephyr Elementary School)	64.3	54.6	9.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Zephyr Elementary School)	49	48.7	0.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Zephyr Elementary School)	84.6	81.8	2.8%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Zephyr Elementary School)	67	54.3	12.7%
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	651	564	13.4%
African American	70	52	25.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	21	30	42.9%
Hispanic	178	210	18%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	343	244	28.9%
Two or More Races	39	28	28.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.8%	100%	40.2%

Schools Near Zephyr 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
Zephyr Elementary School	Public	4-5	2934 Zephyr Blvd	Whitehall	18052	Lehigh County	Whitehall-Coplay School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 871-3671	564	43	13.0	100.0%	244 (43.3%)	52 (9.2%)	210 (37.2%)	30 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.0%)	60	703^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	54.2%		59.9	696^th of 1534 public elementary schools	54.6%	7		53.7	44.1	48.7	81.8	81.8		53.8	54.6	54.3	$14,155	$1,276	$12,879
Clarence M Gockley Elementary School	Public	K-1	2932 Zephyr Blvd	Whitehall	18052	Lehigh County	Whitehall-Coplay School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 433-7551	537	40	13.3	100.0%	231 (43.0%)	48 (8.9%)	201 (37.4%)	23 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.3%)								(n/a)											$17,356	$1,709	$15,646
George D Steckel Elementary School	Public	2-3	2928 Zephyr Blvd	Whitehall	18052	Lehigh County	Whitehall-Coplay School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 435-1521	565	42	13.4	100.0%	212 (37.5%)	54 (9.6%)	240 (42.5%)	21 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.5%)								(n/a)	48.4			48.4			60.2			60.2	$16,958	$2,148	$14,810
Kratzer School	Public	K-5	2200 Huckleberry Rd	Allentown	18104	Lehigh County	Parkland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 351-5820	483	33	14.5	40.6%	263 (54.5%)	25 (5.2%)	129 (26.7%)	42 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.0%)	80.7	271^st of 1534 public elementary schools	82.3%		84.5	214^th of 1534 public elementary schools	86.0%	57	77.5	73.7	70.4	73.6	82.9	82.9	62.9	66.7	71.2	67.2	$20,642	$635	$20,007
Francis H Sheckler Elementary School	Public	K-4	251 N 14th St	Catasauqua	18032	Lehigh County	Catasauqua Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 264-5601	534	38	13.9	100.0%	270 (50.6%)	39 (7.3%)	182 (34.1%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.7%)	33.5	1096^th of 1534 public elementary schools	28.6%		30.6	1109^th of 1534 public elementary schools	27.7%	13	37.0	41.8		39.2	71.5	71.5	41.4	31.6		36.9	$17,636	$2,334	$15,302
Washington Elementary School	Public	1-5	837 N 9th St	Allentown	18102	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-4941	346	25	14.1	99.1%	11 (3.2%)	38 (11.0%)	257 (74.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (11.3%)	12.8	1302^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	15.1%		7.7	1399^th of 1534 public elementary schools	8.8%	97	19.1	12.3	11.6	14.5	44.8	44.8	31.2	21.5	39.6	30.9	$19,046	$3,177	$15,869
Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School	Public	K-5	1677 Lincoln Ave	Northampton	18067	Northampton County	Northampton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 262-6430	808	60	13.5	51.4%	570 (70.5%)	33 (4.1%)	169 (20.9%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.6%)	71.5	467^th of 1534 public elementary schools	69.6%		72.9	433^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	71.8%	34	56.6	69.1	50.7	58.6	93.5	93.5	53.5	66.6	67.4	62.5	$17,881	$1,381	$16,500
Muhlenberg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	740 N 21st St	Allentown	18104	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-4861	488	33	15.0	100.0%	50 (10.2%)	58 (11.9%)	330 (67.6%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.8%)	27.5	1150^th of 1534 public elementary schools	25.0%		22.9	1195^th of 1534 public elementary schools	22.1%	45	29.2	31.8	32.7	31.0	60.2	60.2	45.0	31.4	40.3	39.4	$13,953	$2,327	$11,626
Luis A. Ramos Elementary School	Public	K-5	1430 West Allen St	Allentown	18102	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-4841	625	42	14.8	100.0%	24 (3.8%)	71 (11.4%)	467 (74.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	59 (9.4%)	15.6	1271^st of 1534 public elementary schools	17.1%		8.8	1375^th of 1534 public elementary schools	10.4%	104	32.9	22.0	16.3	23.6	49.0	49.0	38.5	22.9	23.2	27.9	$16,765	$2,796	$13,969
Jackson Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	517 N 15th St	Allentown	18102	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-4700	240	17	14.1	100.0%	16 (6.7%)	19 (7.9%)	187 (77.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.5%)								(n/a)											$17,786	$2,967	$14,819

Frequently Asked Questions about Zephyr Elementary School

Is Zephyr Elementary School a good school?

Zephyr Elementary School ranks 703^rd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Zephyr Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Whitehall-Coplay Middle School
High : Whitehall High School

What district is Zephyr Elementary School in?

Whitehall-Coplay School District

How many students attend Zephyr Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 564 students attended Zephyr Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Zephyr Elementary School?

Students at Zephyr Elementary School are 43% White, 37% Hispanic, 9% African American, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

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