Colonel John Siegfried El Sch

808 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School is a public school located in Northampton, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades 3 through 5 as part of the Northampton Area School District. The school is named in honor of Colonel John Siegfried, a notable figure from the American Revolutionary War who resided in the area. The institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement for its elementary-aged population.

The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a foundational education across core subjects, including mathematics, reading, writing, and science, while also incorporating opportunities for social-emotional learning. By focusing on the transition years between primary and middle school, the staff at Colonel John Siegfried Elementary works to build student independence and critical thinking skills. The school remains an integral part of the Northampton community, maintaining a focus on preparing its students for success as they advance to higher grade levels within the district.

808

Total Students

59.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colonel John Siegfried El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	548
Hispanic	194
Black	30
Asian	5
Two or More	31

White
548 (67.8%)
Hispanic
194 (24.0%)
Two or More
31 (3.8%)
Black
30 (3.7%)
Asian
5 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Northampton Area SD
Phone:	(610)262-6430
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	808
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
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 131

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 136

Grade 4 146

Grade 5 150