Francis H Sheckler El Sch

www.cattysd.org

589 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

The Francis H. Sheckler Elementary School is a primary educational institution located in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, serving as a core component of the Catasauqua Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on fundamental academic development and the cultivation of essential social skills. By emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, students, and families, Sheckler Elementary aims to build a solid educational foundation that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of the Catasauqua community. Its programming often highlights a commitment to character development and school-wide inclusivity, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body through accessible instruction and community engagement. As part of the broader district, Sheckler Elementary benefits from a mission centered on lifelong learning, encouraging students to become responsible, inquisitive, and active participants in their local environment.

589

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Francis H Sheckler El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	249
Black	47
Asian	9
Two or More	39

Hispanic
249 (42.3%)
White
245 (41.6%)
Black
47 (8.0%)
Two or More
39 (6.6%)
Asian
9 (1.5%)

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:	Catasauqua Area SD
Phone:	(610)264-5601
Website:	http://www.cattysd.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
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 110

Grade 1 131

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 106