Northwestern Lehigh El Sch

423 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Northwestern Lehigh Elementary School, located in New Tripoli, Pennsylvania, serves the local community as a foundational part of the Northwestern Lehigh School District. Situated in a rural setting along Route 309, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in the primary grades, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students.

Beyond its standard curriculum, the school integrates various extracurricular activities and programs designed to engage students and promote a sense of school spirit. It prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the broader community, which helps to create a collaborative atmosphere for student success. By utilizing modern instructional practices and maintaining a focus on individual student growth, Northwestern Lehigh Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for the challenges and transitions of middle school and beyond.

423

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwestern Lehigh El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	393
Hispanic	9
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	16

White
393 (92.9 %)
Two or More
16 (3.8 %)
Hispanic
9 (2.1 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)
Asian
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:	Northwestern Lehigh SD
Phone:	(610)298-8661
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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 74

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 74