QUAKERTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Quakertown El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Quakertown Community SD school district, located in Quakertown, PA with about 285 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 23 teachers, Quakertown El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Quakertown Elementary School, located at 123 S. 7th Street in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Quakertown Community School District. Situated in the heart of the borough, the school provides primary education to young learners, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and establishing a strong community culture. As a central hub for the local neighborhood, the school is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for their transition to middle school.

The school is known for its commitment to the district’s broader mission of "empowering students to engage, grow, and succeed." By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects alongside enrichment activities, Quakertown Elementary aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Its location in a historic part of Quakertown allows it to maintain close ties with the local community, often facilitating family engagement and extracurricular opportunities that help bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world experiences.

For more information, contact Quakertown El Sch at (215) 529-2410 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

123 S 7th St
Quakertown, PA 18951-1599
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QUAKERTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Quakertown, PA with about 285 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
285
Teachers:
23.3
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 school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 285 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending QUAKERTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.

White
73.0%
Hispanic/Latino
18.2%
Two or more races
4.6%
Black or African American
3.2%
Asian
1.1%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.