CLARENCE M GOCKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Clarence M Gockley El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Whitehall-Coplay SD school district, located in Whitehall, PA with about 533 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 1st Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 30 teachers, Clarence M Gockley El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Clarence M. Gockley Elementary School, located in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution within the Whitehall-Coplay School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academics, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for their future educational transitions. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its young student body while encouraging active participation in the classroom and the broader school community.
Beyond its academic programs, Gockley Elementary is known for its commitment to maintaining a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Whitehall community. By prioritizing a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students. As part of a district that values progress and student growth, the school regularly utilizes modern educational practices and resources to ensure that every child has the opportunity to achieve their personal best.
For more information, contact Clarence M Gockley El Sch at (610) 433-7551 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Whitehall, PA 18052-3408
(610) 433-7551
CLARENCE M GOCKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Whitehall, PA with about 533 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Whitehall-Coplay SD
- Total Students:
- 533
- Teachers:
- 30.55
- 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
* 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 533 students
- White
- 47.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 30.8%
- Two or more races
- 7.7%
- Black or African American
- 7.5%
- Asian
- 6.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 45.0%
- Male
- 55.0%
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.