George D Steckel El Sch

www.whitehallcoplay.org/Domain/10

561 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

George D. Steckel Elementary School is a public school located in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades 3 through 5 as part of the Whitehall-Coplay School District. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive community environment. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards, emphasizing core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science, while also incorporating programs that support the social and emotional development of upper-elementary students.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to create a positive school climate. As part of the Whitehall-Coplay district, Steckel Elementary benefits from a structured approach to student achievement, utilizing modern instructional strategies and technology to prepare children for the transition to middle school. With its dedicated staff and active community involvement, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded learning experience that encourages both academic excellence and personal growth.

561

Total Students

43.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George D Steckel El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	232
Black	49
Asian	23
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

Hispanic
232 (41.4%)
White
227 (40.5%)
Black
49 (8.7%)
Two or More
29 (5.2%)
Asian
23 (4.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Whitehall-Coplay SD
Phone:	(610)435-1521
Website:	http://www.whitehallcoplay.org/Domain/10
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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

Grade 2 292

Grade 3 269