Central El School

829 W TURNER ST ALLENTOWN PA 18102

About Central El School

Central Elementary School in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a publicly funded school housing approximately 700 kindergarten through 5th-grade students in the Allentown City School District. Central Elementary School has an 18:1 ratio and attempts to serve its community with varying learning needs. Furthermore, proficiency scores in math and reading highlight the school's opportunity for growth.

?Central Elementary School, on the other hand, provides STREAM Academy (in conjunction with Da Vinci Science Center) services, summer enrichment programs, sustained efforts to attend school and participate in activities, and continuing collaboration with students and families. For families, the convenience of having available resources, schedules of classes, and support from the school district is no doubt improved, demonstrating Central Elementary School's effort to become one of the best elementary schools in Allentown.

Contact Information

Address

829 W TURNER ST ALLENTOWN PA 18102

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Phone

(484) 765-4801

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.
45
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
36
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
662
Total Students
$81890
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 61 IN STEM IN STATE

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at Central El School

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80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

61

of 152 in Pennsylvania

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 6%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 72.4%
Black 13.4%
Two+ Races 7.7%
Native Am. 0%
White
6%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
72.4%
Black
13.4%
Two+ Races
7.7%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 662
48.3%
320 Female
51.7%
342 Male

Student Population

662 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

619 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Central Elementary always finds a way to honor its staff. They honored their staff in May, hosted a 3rd -5th Grade Career Fair on May 15, and were not in school anyway because they were closed for Memorial Day on May 26, 2025.

FAQ

Q: How can parents get involved at Central Elementary School? A: Parents can engage in volunteering, join the Parent Advocacy Group, and sign up for school events to help their child's education.

Q: Does Central Elementary School provide before-school care?

A: Central Elementary does not provide before-school care. However, there are several other programs nearby, such as the YMCA, that will serve area students.

Q: What community events does Central Elementary School provide?

A: Community events such as Back to School Bash are offered so that families can connect with the school and their new community.

Q: Can parents chaperone field trips at Central Elementary School?

A: Yes, parents may chaperone field trips, and the school encourages parents to attend field trips to supplement their child's educational journey.

Q: What family support services does Central Elementary School provide?

A: The Family Center located at Central Elementary School provides counseling and community resources for families and for families who need assistance.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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