James Buchanan El Sch

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Bethlehem, PA Grades KG–05 City: Small Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ SchoolScore™ B (74.6)

James Buchanan El Sch is a public school administered by the Bethlehem Area SD district in Bethlehem, PENNSYLVANIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 253 students enrolled; a 12.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Pennsylvania Elementary School Average
Enrollment
253.0
State avg: 444.0
▼ 43% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.11:1
State avg: 13.1:1
▼ 8% better
Free Lunch %
67.2%
State avg: 65.2%
▲ 3% worse
School Details
School Name
James Buchanan El Sch
NCESSCH ID
420357003442
State School ID
PA-120481002-3442
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1621 Catasauqua Road
City
Bethlehem
State
Pennsylvania
ZIP Code
18017
County
Lehigh County
Metro Area
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Small
Cong. District
4207
State Leg. Upper
42018
State Leg. Lower
42133
Latitude
40.6379
Longitude
-75.4068
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
253
Total Students
👩‍🏫
20.9
Teachers FTE
📐
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
20.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)20.9
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 170 67.2%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Bethlehem Area SD
LEAID
4203570
State LEA ID
PA-120481002
Phone
(610)861-0500
Website
http://www.basdschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Bethlehem
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$363,047K
Federal Revenue
$35,691K
State Revenue
$97,466K
Local Revenue
$229,890K
Total Expenditure
$333,373K
Instruction Exp.
$147,343K
Support Services
$85,460K
Other Current Exp.
$7,398K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about James Buchanan El Sch, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend James Buchanan El Sch?
253 students are enrolled at James Buchanan El Sch, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does James Buchanan El Sch have?
James Buchanan El Sch has 20.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
What grades does James Buchanan El Sch serve?
James Buchanan El Sch serves grades KG through 05.
Is James Buchanan El Sch a charter school?
James Buchanan El Sch is not a charter school.
What metro area is James Buchanan El Sch located in?
James Buchanan El Sch is located in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metropolitan area.
What school district does James Buchanan El Sch belong to?
James Buchanan El Sch is part of the Bethlehem Area SD school district.
How much does Bethlehem Area SD spend per student?
The Bethlehem Area SD district spends approximately $1,317,679,842 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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