MAHONING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mahoning El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lehighton Area SD school district, located in Lehighton, PA with about 214 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Mahoning 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.

Mahoning Elementary School is a public school located in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, serving students in the Lehighton Area School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for children in the local community, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. As part of a smaller school district, Mahoning Elementary is known for fostering a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere where staff and families often work closely together to encourage student development and social growth.

The school is situated in a rural-suburban setting along Mahoning Drive East, which contributes to its role as a central hub for families in the area. In addition to its standard curriculum, the school typically emphasizes the development of essential life skills and personal character alongside academic achievement. By maintaining a focus on early childhood education, Mahoning Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the middle and high school levels within the Lehighton Area system.

For more information, contact Mahoning El Sch at (570) 386-4678 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2466 Mahoning Dr E
Lehighton, PA 18235-9723
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MAHONING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lehighton, PA with about 214 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lehighton Area SD
Total Students:
214
Teachers:
15.49
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
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 214 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MAHONING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
87.9%
Hispanic/Latino
7.0%
Two or more races
2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.4%
Black or African American
0.9%

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%

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.