Floyd R. Shafer Elementary School

Floyd R. Shafer Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-3
49 S Liberty St,  Nazareth, PA
Nazareth Area School District
4.0
572 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
68%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
50%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
21.9%
State Average
15.6%
Science
40.3%
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
558:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
73.5%
Hispanic
15.9%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Black
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/10/2025
I want to share my experience with this school so other families are aware.As an LGBT parent, I experienced repeated disrespect from both the administration and staff. For example, during an IEP meeting, the school therapist rolled her eyes every time I spoke, which was both unprofessional and dismi...
5.0 parent
2/16/2018
My daughter cannot wait to go to school
parent
9/21/2010
we really like this school. the teachers are committed and the principal never fails to impress with new ideas aimed at motivating the students.
5.0 parent
6/15/2010
Both my kids attended Shafer from kindergarten through fifth grade. The teachers are amazing, caring and very good a what they do. The kids always come first at Shafer. My children are both at Nazareth High School now and each of their classes number one ranked students were Shafer students! I canno...

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Floyd R. Shafer Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-3 in Nazareth, PA, in the Nazareth neighborhood, and is served by the Nazareth Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 572 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Floyd R. Shafer Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $322,047. Discover additional schools in the area, like Nazareth Area High School, Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School, Faith Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Nazareth has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Floyd R. Shafer Elementary School.

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