At a glance
Reported students
328
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
370.5
Freemansburg El Sch: 328 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
10.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 309
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
What the reported data says about Freemansburg El Sch
Freemansburg El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Freemansburg. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Bethlehem Area SD. NCES reports 328 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, below the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (62.5%) and White (23.5%). English learners represent 9.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Freemansburg El Sch
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.5%
- Hispanic62.5%
- Black11.9%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bethlehem Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Miller Heights El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
328 reported students
Asa Packer El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
314 reported students
Lincoln El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
355 reported students
Farmersville El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
357 reported students
Clearview El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
384 reported students
Marvine El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
265 reported students
Public schools near Freemansburg El Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvine El Sch Elementary · Bethlehem Area SD | PK–05 | 265 | 0.5 mi |
| Lincoln El Sch Elementary · Bethlehem Area SD | KG–05 | 355 | 1 mi |
| Lehigh Valley Dual Language CS Elementary · Charter · Lehigh Valley Dual Language CS | KG–08 | 457 | 1.2 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson El Sch Elementary · Bethlehem Area SD | KG–05 | 238 | 1.5 mi |
| Donegan El Sch Elementary · Bethlehem Area SD | PK–05 | 467 | 1.5 mi |
| Miller Heights El Sch Elementary · Bethlehem Area SD | KG–05 | 328 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Freemansburg El Sch
What grades does Freemansburg El Sch serve?
Freemansburg El Sch reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bethlehem Area SD.
How many students attend Freemansburg El Sch?
Freemansburg El Sch reported 328 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 309 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Freemansburg El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 10.9:1, based on 328 students and 30.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Freemansburg El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Freemansburg El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bethlehem Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Freemansburg El Sch in?
Freemansburg El Sch is part of Bethlehem Area SD, based in Bethlehem, PA, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Freemansburg El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Marvine El Sch (0.5 mi), Lincoln El Sch (1 mi), Lehigh Valley Dual Language CS (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.