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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 18049

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1,141

Students

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Top rankedLincoln Elementary School408^th of 1,511 Pennsylvania elementary schools

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Lincoln Elementary School up 398 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 18049 zip code area is home to three elementary schools: Seven Generations Charter School, Lincoln Elementary School, and Jefferson Elementary School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of the Seven Generations Charter School and East Penn School District.

Among the three schools, Lincoln Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School stand out as the top performers. Lincoln Elementary School is ranked 408 out of 1,511 Pennsylvania elementary schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, with consistently high test scores in both Math and English Language Arts. Jefferson Elementary School is ranked 564 out of 1,511 and has a 3-star rating, with strong performance in both subjects, particularly in 3rd and 4th grade. In contrast, Seven Generations Charter School generally underperforms compared to the traditional public schools in the area.

Across all three schools, a significant percentage of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.65% at Seven Generations Charter School to 43.07% at Jefferson Elementary School. This suggests a need to address socioeconomic disparities and ensure equitable access to quality education in the region. Additionally, the data shows that factors beyond just funding, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and student demographics, play a significant role in a school's academic outcomes.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)							PSSA English Language Arts (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Seven Generations Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	33 E Minor St	Emmaus	18049	Lehigh County	Seven Generations Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(610) 421-8844	497	39	12.8	35.6%	266 (53.5%)	25 (5.0%)	164 (33.0%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.8%)	55.7	731^st of 1511 public elementary schools	51.6%		47.2	903^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	40.8%	172	47.0	41.8	54.9	39.6	37.5	11.1	42.7	54.5	41.8	51.9	58.4	83.3	38.9	53.6	$17,578	$2,080	$15,499
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	233 Seem St	Emmaus	18049	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 965-1636	376	30	12.7	44.7%	247 (65.7%)	13 (3.5%)	82 (21.8%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.4%)	73.7	408^th of 1511 public elementary schools	73.0%		54.5	806^th of 1526 public elementary schools	47.2%	398	68.0	57.3	66.7				63.5	62.0	58.6	55.5				58.3	$18,980	$1,317	$17,663
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-5	520 Elm St	Emmaus	18049	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 965-1645	268	21	12.6	42.9%	159 (59.3%)	9 (3.4%)	76 (28.4%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.7%)	65.6	564^th of 1511 public elementary schools	62.7%		62.4	657^th of 1526 public elementary schools	56.9%	93	83.9	63.2	36.0				58.0	77.5	61.4	36.0				55.8	$20,277	$1,384	$18,893

Cities Near Zip Code 18049

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Emmaus	0.04 mi	4	274^th
Allentown	1.75 mi	36	662^nd
Macungie	2.39 mi	5	84^th
Wescosville	3.27 mi	1	102^nd
Center Valley	4.22 mi	3	62^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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