Lower Allen Elementary School serves 195 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
7%
14%
White
64%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lower Allen Elementary School?
195 students attend Lower Allen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Lower Allen Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lower Allen Elementary School?
Lower Allen Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lower Allen Elementary School offer ?
Lower Allen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lower Allen Elementary School part of?
Lower Allen Elementary School is part of West Shore School District.
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