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Elementary Schools

Jefferson Elementary School

Allentown City SD · Lehigh County · 750 Saint John St, Allentown, PA 18103.0

(484)765-4421

2/10
#1376
Rank 1376 out of 1,545
Top 89%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1400 · 9th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1374 · 11th percentile
Science2/10 · #1187 · 16th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary sits in Allentown's south side, a dense, working-class neighborhood where families are deeply rooted and community ties run strong. Academically, the school faces real challenges — test scores place it in the lower tier statewide — but for families engaged in the school community and connected to local support resources, there's a foundation here to build on. Allentown itself is a city in transition, with a growing arts scene and a cost of living that remains accessible compared to much of the broader Philadelphia and New York metro corridor.

Student Demographics

206 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
154 (75%)
African American
21 (10%)
Multiple Races
14 (7%)
White
13 (6%)
Other
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners38 (18%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged163 (79%)
Students with Disabilities36 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

522
Enrollment
31.5
Teachers (FTE)
16.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #281 · 82nd percentile

112 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found