Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 18071

The 18071 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - S S Palmer Elementary School and Parkside Education Center. These schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with both reporting very high free/reduced lunch rates of around 60%.

S S Palmer Elementary School is the larger of the two, with 392 students, while Parkside Education Center serves only 147 students in grades K-1. Despite higher spending per student and smaller class sizes at S S Palmer Elementary School, its academic performance on PSSA tests is generally below the Palmerton Area School District and Pennsylvania state averages, particularly in Math and English Language Arts.

In contrast, Parkside Education Center has slightly lower spending per student but serves a similarly economically disadvantaged population. The differences in school size, grade levels, and academic performance between the two schools suggest that they may have distinct educational approaches or focuses, which could be further investigated to understand the factors contributing to student outcomes in this area.