Clarence M Gockley El Sch

www.whitehallcoplay.org/Domain/11

537 Students

Elementary School K - 1st

School Overview

Clarence M. Gockley Elementary School, located in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution within the Whitehall-Coplay School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academics, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for their future educational transitions. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its young student body while encouraging active participation in the classroom and the broader school community.

Beyond its academic programs, Gockley Elementary is known for its commitment to maintaining a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Whitehall community. By prioritizing a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students. As part of a district that values progress and student growth, the school regularly utilizes modern educational practices and resources to ensure that every child has the opportunity to achieve their personal best.

537

Total Students

40.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clarence M Gockley El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	201
Black	48
Asian	23
Two or More	34

White
231 (43.0 %)
Hispanic
201 (37.4 %)
Black
48 (8.9 %)
Two or More
34 (6.3 %)
Asian
23 (4.3 %)

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:	Whitehall-Coplay SD
Phone:	(610)433-7551
Website:	http://www.whitehallcoplay.org/Domain/11
Grade Range:	K - 1st
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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 283

Grade 1 254