Shafer Elementary School

Public K-4

 49 S Liberty St
       Nazareth, PA  18064


(610) 759-5228

District: Nazareth Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
474th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,641 Help


Students who attend Shafer Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Nazareth Area Intermediate School
    Nazareth Area Middle School
High:    Nazareth Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  558

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.5%
Hispanic:
15.9%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.1% Help


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Compare Details Shafer Elementary School ranks better than 69.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Nazareth Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.5%), Hispanic (15.9%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Nazareth Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shafer Elementary School is 14.1, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Nazareth Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shafer Elementary School is $16,641, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Nazareth Area School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Shafer Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shafer Elementary School 474th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Shafer Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Nazareth Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nazareth Area School District 74th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shafer Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Shafer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 43.83 839th 1302 35.6%
2004 72.98 381st 1308 70.9%
2005 62.96 560th 1299 56.9%
2006 68.08 515th 1545 66.7%
2007 63.42 649th 1555 58.3%
2008 63.12 669th 1551 56.9%
2009 56.94 828th 1549 46.5%
2022 68.48 525th 1534 65.8%
2023 70.94 474th 1534 69.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shafer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.71 279th 1414 80.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Shafer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.73 387th 1043 62.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shafer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.89 26th 432 94.0%
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Rank History for White students at Shafer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.61 519th 1236 58.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, September 27, 2014

Open Quote What a warm, inviting and welcoming place! I am thrilled that my son is a student in this school. He has loved every teacher he has had. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Shafer Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 569 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1989 621 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1990 633 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1991 645 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 650
1992 608 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1993 625 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1994 644 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 650
1995 675 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 681
1996 675 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 681
1997 747 4 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 756
1998 789 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 797
1999 712 5 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 721
2000 713 2 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 726
2001 721 5 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 735
2002 710 2 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 722
2003 710 2 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 722
2004 678 3 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2005 637 5 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 655
2006 620 4 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 638
2007 590 11 6 12 1 n/a n/a 0 620
2008 649 14 12 21 0 n/a n/a 0 696
2009 669 23 17 22 0 n/a n/a 1 732
2010 488 12 23 16 0 n/a n/a 1 540
2011 511 13 15 26 0 0 3 0 568
2012 505 10 14 27 0 0 8 0 564
2013 489 10 7 31 0 1 9 0 547
2014 495 10 9 30 0 0 16 0 560
2015 504 6 11 36 0 0 22 0 579
2016 517 7 13 36 0 1 18 0 592
2017 527 6 15 43 0 1 22 0 614
2018 508 5 17 55 0 1 28 0 614
2019 468 8 17 62 0 2 36 0 593
2020 470 8 21 73 0 2 37 0 611
2021 412 16 22 74 0 2 31 0 557
2022 423 15 9 86 0 1 38 0 572
2023 410 14 15 89 0 1 29 0 558

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shafer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 572 26.1 21.9 n/a
1989 627 28.2 22.2 n/a
1990 640 29.2 21.9 0
1991 650 31.3 20.7 n/a
1992 613 34.3 17.8 n/a
1993 630 26.0 24.2 n/a
1994 650 27.0 24.1 n/a
1995 681 34.0 20.0 n/a
1996 681 34.0 20.0 n/a
1997 756 36.0 21.0 n/a
1998 797 38.0 21.0 n/a
1999 721 35.5 20.3 n/a
2000 726 40.5 17.9 9.4
2001 735 41.5 17.7 9.4
2002 722 42.0 17.2 9.4
2003 722 42.0 17.2 9.4
2004 692 43.0 16.1 8.8
2005 655 44.3 14.8 10.4
2006 638 42.5 15.0 11.6
2007 620 41.5 14.9 10.6
2008 696 47.4 14.7 14.7
2009 732 46.9 15.6 16.1
2010 540 32.5 16.5 18
2011 568 32.5 17.4 12.7
2012 564 32.5 17.3 18.6
2013 547 32.0 17.0 20.5
2014 560 34.6 16.1 20.9
2015 579 37.0 15.6 22.8
2016 592 39.0 15.1 20.9
2017 614 39.6 15.5 18.2
2018 614 40.3 15.2 25.4
2019 593 40.3 14.7 31.4
2020 611 39.6 15.4 31.1
2021 557 36.7 15.1 29.6
2022 572 39.8 14.3 34.4
2023 558 39.5 14.1 35.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shafer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 572 26.1 21.9 n/a
1989 627 28.2 22.2 n/a
1990 640 29.2 21.9 0
1991 650 31.3 20.7 n/a
1992 613 34.3 17.8 n/a
1993 630 26.0 24.2 n/a
1994 650 27.0 24.1 n/a
1995 681 34.0 20.0 n/a
1996 681 34.0 20.0 n/a
1997 756 36.0 21.0 n/a
1998 797 38.0 21.0 n/a
1999 721 35.5 20.3 n/a
2000 726 40.5 17.9 9.4
2001 735 41.5 17.7 9.4
2002 722 42.0 17.2 9.4
2003 722 42.0 17.2 9.4
2004 692 43.0 16.1 8.8
2005 655 44.3 14.8 10.4
2006 638 42.5 15.0 11.6
2007 620 41.5 14.9 10.6
2008 696 47.4 14.7 14.7
2009 732 46.9 15.6 16.1
2010 540 32.5 16.5 18
2011 568 32.5 17.4 12.7
2012 564 32.5 17.3 18.6
2013 547 32.0 17.0 20.5
2014 560 34.6 16.1 20.9
2015 579 37.0 15.6 22.8
2016 592 39.0 15.1 20.9
2017 614 39.6 15.5 18.2
2018 614 40.3 15.2 25.4
2019 593 40.3 14.7 31.4
2020 611 39.6 15.4 31.1
2021 557 36.7 15.1 29.6
2022 572 39.8 14.3 34.4
2023 558 39.5 14.1 35.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Shafer Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $487 (3.2%) $14,524 (96.8%) $15,011
2020 $444 (2.8%) $15,567 (97.2%) $16,011
2021 $1,013 (5.8%) $16,328 (94.2%) $17,341
2022 $644 (3.9%) $15,996 (96.1%) $16,641

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shafer Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Shafer Elementary School)87.157.9
 29.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shafer Elementary School)85.659.4
 26.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
All Grades Math (Shafer Elementary School)87.157.5
 29.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Shafer Elementary School)85.663.7
 21.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students593558
 5.9%
African American814
 75%
American Indian00
Asian1715
 11.8%
Hispanic6289
 43.5%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White468410
 12.4%
Two or More Races3629
 19.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.4%35.1%
 3.8%


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Shafer Elementary School ranks 474th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 558 students attended Shafer Elementary School.

Students at Shafer Elementary School are 73% White, 16% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% African American.


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