How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Liberty HS | Thomas Jefferson El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bethlehem, PA | Bethlehem, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 2,541 | 238 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.0% | 74.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Liberty HS | Thomas Jefferson El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,760 | $23,760 |
| District | Bethlehem Area SD | Bethlehem Area SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Liberty HS | Thomas Jefferson El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.6% | 28.6% |
| African American | 10.7% | 13.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.9% | 51.7% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Multiracial | 2.2% | 2.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Liberty HS | Thomas Jefferson El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 211.8:1 | 238:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.2% | 31.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 282 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.