Palmerton Area School District
- 680 FOURTH ST
- PALMERTON, PA 18071
- (610) 826-2364
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 79.9% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | - | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,937 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 16.2 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | - |
| Number of Students | 1,986 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 122 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 1,986 | 16.2 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 128 |
| 1st Grade Students | 120 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 157 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 156 |
| 4th Grade Students | 156 |
| 5th Grade Students | 145 |
| 6th Grade Students | 154 |
| 7th Grade Students | 180 |
| 8th Grade Students | 167 |
| 9th Grade Students | 152 |
| 10th Grade Students | 149 |
| 11th Grade Students | 121 |
| 12th Grade Students | 135 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 12 |
| Hispanic | 47 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 18 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,824 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,003 |
| Female | 902 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 122 | 16.2 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 5 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 56 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 55 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 6 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 20 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 5 |
| Elementary | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 3 |
| Library Support Staff | 1 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 61 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 3 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 7 |
| School Administrators | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 5 |
| Student Support Services | 4 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 32 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $23,864,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $14,468,000 | 60.6% |
| Property Tax | $11,867,000 | 49.7% |
| Public Utility Tax | $18,000 | 0.08% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $1,218,000 | 5.1% |
| All Other Taxes | $278,000 | 1.2% |
| Other School Systems | $351,000 | 1.5% |
| School Lunch | $455,000 | 1.9% |
| Sale of Property | $4,000 | 0.02% |
| Interest Earnings | $247,000 | 1.0% |
| Miscellaneous | $30,000 | 0.1% |
| Total State Revenues | $8,689,000 | 36.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $5,588,000 | 23.4% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $767,000 | 3.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,124,000 | 4.7% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $37,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch Programs | $56,000 | 0.2% |
| Transportation Programs | $377,000 | 1.6% |
| Other Programs | $740,000 | 3.1% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $707,000 | 3.0% |
| Through State - Title I | $292,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $101,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $7,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $284,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Other | $20,000 | 0.08% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $17,830,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $11,621,000 | 65.2% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $5,408,000 | 30.3% |
| Student Support | $644,000 | 2.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $692,000 | 2.9% |
| General Administration Support | $354,000 | 1.5% |
| School Administration Support | $803,000 | 3.4% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,749,000 | 7.3% |
| Student Transportation Support | $855,000 | 3.6% |
| Other Support Services | $311,000 | 1.3% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $801,000 | 4.5% |
| Food Services | $801,000 | 3.4% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 79.9% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 123 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | - | - |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Palmerton Area School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 5
- Students: 1,986
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 122
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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| PALMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
298 Lafayette Ave
Palmerton, PA Public | 2-6 | 484 | 17.4 |  Review This School |
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| PALMER FRANKLIN EDUCATION CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
680 Fourth St
Palmerton, PA Public | KG-1 | 150 | 16.2 | Review This School |
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| PALMERTON AREA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3525 Fireline Rd
Palmerton, PA Public | 9-12 | 557 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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| PALMERTON AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3529 Fireline Rd
Palmerton, PA Public | 7-8 | 347 | 16.3 | Review This School |
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| TOWAMENSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7920 Interchange Rd
Lehighton, PA Public | KG-6 | 382 | 17.1 | Review This School |
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