Priestley Sch

261 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Priestley Elementary School is a public school located in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Shikellamy School District. Named in honor of the renowned scientist and local historical figure Joseph Priestley, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Northumberland community. It typically serves students in the elementary grade levels, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and establishing a positive environment for early childhood learning.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to the local student population, providing a traditional educational curriculum supported by the broader resources of the Shikellamy district. Being situated on Cannery Road, the school acts as a central hub for neighborhood families, fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and the community. By emphasizing both rigorous instruction and character building, Priestley Elementary aims to prepare its young students for a successful transition to the middle school level.

261

Total Students

15.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Priestley Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	37
Black	9
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
205 (78.5 %)
Hispanic
37 (14.2 %)
Black
9 (3.4 %)
Two or More
9 (3.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Shikellamy SD
Phone:	(570)473-3261
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
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 89

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 92