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James Buchanan El Sch
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
1621 Catasauqua Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017 · (610) 865-1766 · Part of Bethlehem Area School District
Students
253
Students per teacher
12:1
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about James Buchanan El Sch
- Math proficiency 13 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 8.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency24.5%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts54.5%
State average 55%
Location
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1621 Catasauqua Road, Bethlehem
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten45
Grade 132
Grade 245
Grade 346
Grade 439
Grade 546
Enrollment over time
276’20
254’21
263’22
262’23
253’24
Down 8.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 45%White 37%Black 11%Asian 4%Two or more races 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.