Serving 680 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tamaqua Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tamaqua Elementary School's student population of 680 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
680 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Tamaqua Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tamaqua Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#2077 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
5%
14%
White
76%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tamaqua Elementary School's ranking?
Tamaqua Elementary School is ranked #2077 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Tamaqua Elementary School often compared to?
Tamaqua Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Schuylkill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Tamaqua Elementary School?
680 students attend Tamaqua Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Tamaqua Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tamaqua Elementary School?
Tamaqua Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tamaqua Elementary School offer ?
Tamaqua Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tamaqua Elementary School part of?
Tamaqua Elementary School is part of Tamaqua Area School District.
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