At a glance
Reported students
451
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
503
Veterans Memorial El Sch: 451 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
12.5:1 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
- 514
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about Veterans Memorial El Sch
Veterans Memorial El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Breinigsville. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Parkland SD. NCES reports 451 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 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, close to 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 (48.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.3%). English learners represent 7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. 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 Veterans Memorial El Sch
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.05 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
- 7%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.7
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.6%
- Hispanic25.3%
- Black3.1%
- Asian17.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.8%
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
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 Parkland SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Schnecksville Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
465 reported students
Fred J. Jaindl El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
433 reported students
Fogelsville Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
480 reported students
Ironton Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
417 reported students
Cetronia Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
496 reported students
Kratzer Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
510 reported students
Public schools near Veterans Memorial 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred J. Jaindl El Sch Elementary · Parkland SD | KG–05 | 433 | 1.2 mi |
| Fogelsville Sch Elementary · Parkland SD | KG–05 | 480 | 1.5 mi |
| Circle of Seasons CS Elementary · Charter · Circle of Seasons CS | KG–08 | 433 | 2.8 mi |
| Alburtis El Sch Elementary · East Penn SD | KG–05 | 360 | 3.7 mi |
| Willow Lane El Sch Elementary · East Penn SD | KG–05 | 593 | 4.1 mi |
| Wescosville El Sch Elementary · East Penn SD | KG–05 | 465 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Veterans Memorial El Sch
What grades does Veterans Memorial El Sch serve?
Veterans Memorial El Sch reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Parkland SD.
How many students attend Veterans Memorial El Sch?
Veterans Memorial El Sch reported 451 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 514 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 451 students and 36.05 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 Veterans Memorial El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Veterans Memorial El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Parkland SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Veterans Memorial El Sch in?
Veterans Memorial El Sch is part of Parkland SD, based in Allentown, PA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Veterans Memorial El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fred J. Jaindl El Sch (1.2 mi), Fogelsville Sch (1.5 mi), Circle of Seasons CS (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.