Asa Packer El Sch

www.beth.k12.pa.us

339 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

339

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Asa Packer El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	73
Black	26
Asian	10
Two or More	2

White
228 (67.3 %)
Hispanic
73 (21.5 %)
Black
26 (7.7 %)
Asian
10 (2.9 %)
Two or More
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bethlehem Area SD
Phone:	(610)865-0660
Website:	http://www.beth.k12.pa.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 49

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 60