Lower Nazareth El Sch

www.lne.nazarethasd.org/

620 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Lower Nazareth Elementary School, located at 4422 Newburg Rd in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the Nazareth Area School District. The school provides a foundational academic environment for students in the surrounding community, focusing on core curriculum development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for their transition into the district’s middle and high school levels.

As part of the Nazareth Area School District, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence and community engagement. The facility serves as a hub for local families, utilizing its website to maintain transparent communication regarding school activities, district policies, and resources for parents. By fostering a structured and supportive learning environment, Lower Nazareth Elementary aims to cultivate the potential of its student body through a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational initiatives.

620

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lower Nazareth El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	456
Hispanic	60
Black	17
Asian	63
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
456 (73.5 %)
Asian
63 (10.2 %)
Hispanic
60 (9.7 %)
Two or More
22 (3.5 %)
Black
17 (2.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
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:	Nazareth Area SD
Phone:	(610)759-7311
Website:	http://www.lne.nazarethasd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	620
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
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 112

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 132

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 136