Serving 805 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 805 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School's student population of 805 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
805 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Rankings
Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#633 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
22%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
70%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School's ranking?
Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School is ranked #633 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School?
805 students attend Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School?
Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School offer ?
Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School part of?
Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School is part of Northampton Area School District.
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