Serving 566 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Francis H Sheckler Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Francis H Sheckler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Francis H Sheckler Elementary School's student population of 566 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Francis H Sheckler Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francis H Sheckler Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2040 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
40%
15%
Black
8%
14%
White
45%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francis H Sheckler Elementary School's ranking?
Francis H Sheckler Elementary School is ranked #2040 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Francis H Sheckler Elementary School often compared to?
Francis H Sheckler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Francis H Sheckler Elementary School?
566 students attend Francis H Sheckler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Francis H Sheckler Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis H Sheckler Elementary School?
Francis H Sheckler Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Francis H Sheckler Elementary School offer ?
Francis H Sheckler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Francis H Sheckler Elementary School part of?
Francis H Sheckler Elementary School is part of Catasauqua Area School District.
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