At a glance
Reported students
389
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
438
Peters El Sch: 389 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
14.2:1 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
- 332
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Peters El Sch
Peters El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–02 in Slatington. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Northern Lehigh SD. NCES reports 389 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, above 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 White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.1%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Peters El Sch
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.3 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 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
- White73%
- Hispanic23.1%
- Black1.5%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
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
Not reported as 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 Northern Lehigh SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Slatington El Sch
Elementary · Grades 03–06
487 reported students
Northern Lehigh SHS
High · Grades 09–12
502 reported students
Northern Lehigh MS
Middle · Grades 07–08
238 reported students
Public schools near Peters 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slatington El Sch Elementary · Northern Lehigh SD | 03–06 | 487 | 3.3 mi |
| Schnecksville Sch Elementary · Parkland SD | KG–05 | 465 | 4.2 mi |
| Northwestern Lehigh El Sch Elementary · Northwestern Lehigh SD | KG–05 | 396 | 5.3 mi |
| Ironton Sch Elementary · Parkland SD | KG–05 | 417 | 5.6 mi |
| S S Palmer El Sch Elementary · Palmerton Area SD | 02–06 | 399 | 5.8 mi |
| Parkside Education Center Elementary · Palmerton Area SD | KG–01 | 150 | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Peters El Sch
What grades does Peters El Sch serve?
Peters El Sch reports grades KG–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Northern Lehigh SD.
How many students attend Peters El Sch?
Peters El Sch reported 389 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 332 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Peters El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 389 students and 27.3 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 Peters El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Peters El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Northern Lehigh SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Peters El Sch in?
Peters El Sch is part of Northern Lehigh SD, based in Slatington, PA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Peters El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Slatington El Sch (3.3 mi), Schnecksville Sch (4.2 mi), Northwestern Lehigh El Sch (5.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.