ASA PACKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Asa Packer El Sch is a public elementary school that is part of the Bethlehem Area SD school district, located in Bethlehem, PA with about 338 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 23 teachers, Asa Packer El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Asa Packer Elementary School is a public school located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Bethlehem Area School District. The school is named in honor of Asa Packer, a prominent 19th-century industrialist, philanthropist, and founder of Lehigh University, reflecting the community’s historical roots in the region. As part of a larger district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparation for middle school.
The school is situated in the Kenwood neighborhood of Bethlehem and operates as a central hub for its local student population. By leveraging the resources of the Bethlehem Area School District, Asa Packer Elementary emphasizes a balanced curriculum while fostering an inclusive environment. For families and community members, the school’s official website serves as a primary resource for district-wide updates, academic calendars, and information regarding school policies and extracurricular opportunities.
For more information, contact Asa Packer El Sch at (610) 865-0660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bethlehem, PA 18017-2297
(610) 865-0660
http://www.beth.k12.pa.us
ASA PACKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Bethlehem, PA with about 338 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bethlehem Area SD
- Total Students:
- 338
- Teachers:
- 23.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 338 students
- White
- 68.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.9%
- Asian
- 9.8%
- Black or African American
- 6.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.