Kratzer Sch

kratzer.parklandsd.org/

510 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kratzer Elementary School is a public school located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Parkland School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school is known for being part of a high-achieving district that emphasizes a strong academic foundation, character development, and community engagement. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning.

The school benefits from the resources and reputation of the Parkland School District, which is widely recognized for its robust educational programs and extracurricular opportunities. Kratzer Elementary focuses on creating a collaborative partnership between families, staff, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to modern teaching practices and a focus on preparing students for future success in the district’s middle and high schools, Kratzer serves as a cornerstone of its local neighborhood.

510

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kratzer Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	155
Black	31
Asian	39
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	1

White
253 (49.6%)
Hispanic
155 (30.4%)
Asian
39 (7.6%)
Black
31 (6.1%)
Two or More
31 (6.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Parkland SD
Phone:	(610)351-5820
Website:	http://kratzer.parklandsd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	510
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 71

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 82