Union Terrace El Sch

1939 W Union St
Allentown, PA 18104

674 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Union Terrace Elementary School, located on West Union Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a public elementary school serving students within the Allentown School District. As part of a diverse urban school system, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. The school serves a vibrant community, prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to reach their full potential.

Beyond academics, Union Terrace emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong teacher-student relationships. The school provides a variety of resources and programming designed to address the unique needs of its student population, aiming to close achievement gaps and promote equity. By integrating collaborative learning and modern instructional practices, Union Terrace strives to create a safe, nurturing environment where children from diverse backgrounds can thrive both as scholars and as contributing members of the Allentown community.

674

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Terrace El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	482
Black	73
Asian	13
Two or More	68
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
482 (71.5%)
Black
73 (10.8%)
Two or More
68 (10.1%)
White
37 (5.5%)
Asian
13 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Allentown City SD
Phone:	(484)765-5481
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	674
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 154

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 119