At a glance
Reported students
574
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–01
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
598
Clarence M Gockley El Sch: 574 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
13.1:1 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
- 524
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Clarence M Gockley El Sch
Clarence M Gockley El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–01 in Whitehall. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Whitehall-Coplay SD. NCES reports 574 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (37.5%). English learners represent 9.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Clarence M Gockley El Sch
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.92 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
- 9.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White37.5%
- Hispanic42%
- Black8.7%
- Asian5.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
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 Whitehall-Coplay SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
George D Steckel El Sch
Elementary · Grades 02–03
561 reported students
Zephyr El Sch
Elementary · Grades 04–05
598 reported students
Whitehall-Coplay MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
975 reported students
Whitehall HS
High · Grades 09–12
1,462 reported students
Public schools near Clarence M Gockley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George D Steckel El Sch Elementary · Whitehall-Coplay SD | 02–03 | 561 | 0.1 mi |
| Zephyr El Sch Elementary · Whitehall-Coplay SD | 04–05 | 598 | 0.2 mi |
| Kratzer Sch Elementary · Parkland SD | KG–05 | 510 | 2.1 mi |
| Francis H Sheckler El Sch Elementary · Catasauqua Area SD | KG–04 | 589 | 2.3 mi |
| Washington El Sch Elementary · Allentown City SD | 01–05 | 362 | 2.6 mi |
| Colonel John Siegfried El Sch Elementary · Northampton Area SD | KG–05 | 808 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Clarence M Gockley El Sch
What grades does Clarence M Gockley El Sch serve?
Clarence M Gockley El Sch reports grades KG–01 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Whitehall-Coplay SD.
How many students attend Clarence M Gockley El Sch?
Clarence M Gockley El Sch reported 574 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 524 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Clarence M Gockley El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 574 students and 43.92 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 Clarence M Gockley El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Clarence M Gockley El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Whitehall-Coplay SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Clarence M Gockley El Sch in?
Clarence M Gockley El Sch is part of Whitehall-Coplay SD, based in Whitehall, PA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Clarence M Gockley El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include George D Steckel El Sch (0.1 mi), Zephyr El Sch (0.2 mi), Kratzer Sch (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.