Central El Sch

662 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 829 W. Turner St. in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution within the Allentown School District. Serving a diverse student body in the heart of the city, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction, social-emotional development, and a supportive learning environment for young learners. As part of a large urban district, Central Elementary is dedicated to meeting the varied needs of its students through comprehensive curricula and community-focused outreach programs aimed at fostering academic growth and school spirit.

The school is situated in a central historic district of Allentown, which often influences its role as a neighborhood anchor. Because it operates within an urban setting, Central Elementary emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and equity in education. The faculty and staff strive to create an environment that encourages student engagement and prepares children for the transition to middle school, balancing state-mandated academic standards with the specific cultural and linguistic diversity represented by its student population.

662

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	479
Black	89
Asian	2
Two or More	51
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
479 (72.4 %)
Black
89 (13.4 %)
Two or More
51 (7.7 %)
White
40 (6.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Allentown City SD
Phone:	(484)765-4801
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	662
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 105

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 103