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James Buchanan El Sch — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|Bethlehem, Pennsylvania|Bethlehem Area SD
Bethlehem, PA 18017
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School Profile
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
262
Student:Teacher
13.1:1
Locale
Urban
District
Bethlehem Area SDEcon. Disadvantaged
64.9%
Phone
(610)865-1766School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
50-59%
Math Proficiency
20-29%
Chronic Absenteeism
8.7%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
7 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.2:1
Near average in PATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
254
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
19.1
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
0.30000001
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,564
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$11,388
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$28,058
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 10%State 27%Local 63%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$349,765
+2.8% 1yr+40.2% 5yr
Allentown, PA metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
19.9%
Below 150% poverty line
5.8%
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Uninsured residents
10.3%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
3,107
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
2,801
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
1,187 (42%)
Other Health Impairment
594 (21%)
Autism
488 (17%)
Intellectual Disability
169 (6%)
Emotional Disturbance
162 (6%)
Speech/Language Impairment
150 (5%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
253
Current enrollment
Declining(-14% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about James Buchanan El Sch
James Buchanan El Sch currently enrolls 262 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in PA.
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