James Buchanan Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1621 Catasauqua Rd, Bethlehem, PA

West Bethlehem Neighborhood

Bethlehem Area School District

262 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
42%

Reading Proficiency
57%

B-

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

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%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

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

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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Average Home Value

$326,870

Median Lot Size

6,969 Sq Ft

% Renters

47%

Average Household Income

$88,779

% of College Grads

33.4%

Median Age

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1,583 Sq Ft

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Pennsylvania Lehigh County Bethlehem 18017 West Bethlehem

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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 $326,870. 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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