James Buchanan Elementary School

James Buchanan Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
1621 Catasauqua Rd,  Bethlehem, PA
Bethlehem Area School District
5.0
262 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.4%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
7.4%
State Average
15.6%
Science
17.6%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
277:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Hispanic
45.6%
White
37.6%
Black
9.9%
Two or more races
3.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/15/2017
The principal & teachers are so supportive of the students. The PTA is very involved & welcoming to new members. I'm so glad my children will be part of the Bulldog family! Love this school.
5.0 parent
11/19/2015
Excellent principal, teacher, special education department and very involved and well organized PTA all working together with open minds and open lines of communication. All are very accessible.
5.0 teacher
2/23/2009

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James Buchanan Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Bethlehem, PA and is served by the Bethlehem Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 262 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. James Buchanan Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $317,103. Discover additional schools in the area, like Liberty High School, Louis E. Dieruff High School, Bethlehem Catholic High School, and more. Learn more about what Bethlehem has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James Buchanan Elementary School.

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