Lehigh Park El School

1708 CORONADO ST ALLENTOWN PA 18103

Top 25% School in Pennsylvania

Ranked 5 of 108 in Pennsylvania

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About Lehigh Park El School

Lehigh Parkway Elementary School in Allentown, PA, centers around building a strong academic foundation with literacy, technology, and community strength. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, providing personal attention and ongoing support for 278 students. Notable accomplishments have occurred during the past months including the students solving over 173,000 math problems per the district challenge that the school leads for 10 elementary school and 248 classes, also, the school has had several celebrations including perfect attendance, milestone grades, and using students' ideas to raise money they will donate to the “less fortunate” as part of a service project to put together care packages for local teens in need.

?Currently, reading proficiency is 47% and math is 37%. There is also an available summer enrichment program that continues to promote education and learning. This school promotes parent involvement and encourages diversity, providing a safe environment that allows for cognitive growth. Therefore, Lehigh Parkway Elementary School deserves the recognition as one of the best elementary schools in Allentown.

Contact Information

Address

1708 CORONADO ST ALLENTOWN PA 18103

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Phone

(484) 765-4441

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 53%
Reading 53%
State average proficiency is 53% in Math and 53% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
278
Total Students
$81890
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Lehigh Park El School

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

5

of 108 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 4.7%
Asian 1.1%
Hispanic 66.9%
Black 19.8%
Two+ Races 7.6%
Native Am. 0%
White
4.7%
Asian
1.1%
Hispanic
66.9%
Black
19.8%
Two+ Races
7.6%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 278
48.9%
136 Female
51.1%
142 Male

Student Population

278 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

297 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Lehigh Parkway Elementary – Congratulations to Lehigh Parkway Elementary for being rated #1 in Allentown and being selected as one of U.S. News's 2025 Best Elementary Schools for their top PSSA scores and academic success!

FAQ

Q: In what ways would Lehigh Parkway Elementary School like to commemorate students' achievements?

A: The school recognizes accomplishments through awards for perfect attendance, milestone grades, and special events.

Q: Does Lehigh Parkway Elementary School ask students to participate in community service?

A: Yes, students participate in things such as creating care packages to give to local teens in need.

Q: Does Lehigh Parkway Elementary School have mentorships?

A: Yes, older students mentor younger students by participating in programs that help build not only leadership but also support for others.

Q: What clubs and activities does Lehigh Parkway Elementary School offer?

A: The school provides clubs after school for things such as arts, sports, and creative activities.

Q: Does Lehigh Parkway Elementary School supervise students who are chronically absent?

A: Yes, there has been a phenomenon of chronic absences; therefore, students at Lehigh Parkway can join the Virtual Campus while still enjoying their activities and clubs.

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

WR

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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