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Mahoning Elementary School (Closed 2023)

2466 Mahoning Dr E
Lehighton, PA 18235
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 214 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Mahoning Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(17-18)
50-54%
45%
(17-18)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Mahoning Elementary School?
214 students attend Mahoning Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mahoning Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mahoning Elementary School?
Mahoning Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mahoning Elementary School offer ?
Mahoning Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Mahoning Elementary School part of?
Mahoning Elementary School is part of Lehighton Area School District.

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