Shoemaker Elementary School

Summary:

Shoemaker Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Macungie, Pennsylvania, serving 589 students in grades K-5. It is part of the East Penn School District, which is ranked 131 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shoemaker Elementary consistently ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a current ranking of 317 out of 1,526 schools. The school's PSSA test scores are significantly higher than the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels, particularly in Science, where 87.9% of students are proficient or better, compared to 78% for the district and 65.8% for the state. Shoemaker also excels in serving its Hispanic, White, and Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroups, ranking among the top schools in the state for these populations.

While Shoemaker Elementary's overall performance is impressive, it lags behind some nearby schools in the Parkland School District, such as Fred J. Jaindl Elementary and Cetronia School, which rank significantly higher in the state and have even stronger academic outcomes. However, Shoemaker consistently outperforms its counterparts within the East Penn School District, such as Wescosville Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, and Lincoln Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4068 N Fairview St
       Macungie, PA  18062-1700


(610) 965-1626

District: East Penn School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
317th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,845 Help


Students who attend Shoemaker Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Eyer Middle School
High:    Emmaus High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  541

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.5%
Hispanic:
16.8%
African American:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shoemaker Elementary School ranks better than 79.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the East Penn School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.5%), Hispanic (16.8%), African American (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the East Penn School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shoemaker Elementary School is 13.7. 3 elementary schools in the East Penn School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shoemaker Elementary School is $17,845. 5 elementary schools in the East Penn School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shoemaker Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shoemaker Elementary School 317th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Shoemaker Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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East Penn School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Penn School District 131st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shoemaker Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Shoemaker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 62.78 563rd 1302 56.8%
2004 63.14 562nd 1308 57.0%
2005 76.65 272nd 1299 79.1%
2006 84.32 109th 1545 92.9%
2007 85.44 90th 1555 94.2%
2008 84.27 106th 1551 93.2%
2009 83.50 97th 1549 93.7%
2010 79.11 230th 1579 85.4%
2011 75.06 337th 1597 78.9%
2012 73.41 439th 1599 72.5%
2013 75.88 351st 1519 76.9%
2014 74.65 369th 1467 74.8%
2015 73.24 402nd 1474 72.7%
2016 77.68 326th 1554 79.0%
2017 83.50 208th 1547 86.6%
2018 81.33 252nd 1530 83.5%
2019 79.44 293rd 1544 81.0%
2021 75.79 337th 1433 76.5%
2022 77.96 328th 1534 78.6%
2023 79.78 287th 1534 81.3%
2024 78.57 317th 1526 79.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shoemaker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.29 514th 1414 63.6%
2024 78.05 220th 1432 84.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Shoemaker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.94 281st 1488 81.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Shoemaker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.96 244th 1043 76.6%
2024 64.99 292nd 1084 73.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Shoemaker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.41 352nd 1495 76.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shoemaker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.88 22nd 432 94.9%
2024 90.03 24th 454 94.7%
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Rank History for White students at Shoemaker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.82 275th 1236 77.8%
2024 72.57 307th 1229 75.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Shoemaker Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 833 5 32 7 0 n/a n/a 0 877
1989 877 5 37 9 1 n/a n/a 0 929
1990 774 6 38 11 0 n/a n/a 0 829
1991 797 6 39 6 1 n/a n/a 0 849
1992 839 6 43 9 1 n/a n/a 0 898
1993 818 9 46 8 0 n/a n/a 0 881
1994 805 8 49 15 0 n/a n/a 0 877
1995 845 5 46 13 2 n/a n/a 0 911
1996 845 5 46 13 2 n/a n/a 0 911
1997 817 7 35 6 2 n/a n/a 0 867
1998 806 7 37 7 0 n/a n/a 0 857
1999 731 11 25 9 0 n/a n/a 0 776
2000 668 5 23 9 1 n/a n/a 0 706
2001 590 8 13 9 6 n/a n/a 0 626
2002 562 10 16 11 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2003 562 10 16 11 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2004 463 6 21 13 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2005 342 2 19 15 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2006 666 5 59 18 2 n/a n/a 0 750
2007 584 10 53 22 1 n/a n/a 0 670
2008 597 12 52 29 1 n/a n/a 0 691
2009 613 10 58 29 0 n/a n/a 0 710
2010 614 14 54 31 1 n/a n/a 0 714
2011 573 39 44 53 2 0 6 0 717
2012 546 46 42 57 2 0 16 0 709
2013 556 49 43 64 2 1 25 0 740
2014 544 35 38 69 2 2 30 0 720
2015 542 35 37 65 1 3 31 0 714
2016 534 38 40 62 0 4 29 0 707
2017 503 37 38 55 0 5 32 0 670
2018 507 34 36 66 0 5 29 0 677
2019 489 42 32 80 0 4 34 0 681
2020 471 41 24 88 0 2 32 0 658
2021 426 34 16 91 0 0 27 0 594
2022 420 34 16 88 0 0 29 0 587
2023 418 28 21 96 0 0 26 0 589
2024 376 30 22 91 0 0 22 0 541

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shoemaker Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 877 43.4 20.2 n/a
1989 929 46.9 19.8 n/a
1990 829 45.4 18.2 0
1991 849 47.7 17.7 n/a
1992 898 47.2 19.0 n/a
1993 881 40.0 22.0 n/a
1994 877 38.0 23.1 n/a
1995 911 44.0 20.7 n/a
1996 911 44.0 20.7 n/a
1997 867 42.5 20.4 n/a
1998 857 44.0 19.5 n/a
1999 776 42.0 18.5 n/a
2000 706 40.0 17.7 4.4
2001 626 39.0 16.1 5.4
2002 599 37.0 16.2 12.9
2003 599 37.0 16.2 12.9
2004 503 37.0 13.6 9.5
2005 378 29.0 13.0 20.4
2006 750 35.3 21.2 5.5
2007 670 38.0 17.6 4.6
2008 691 39.9 17.3 5.8
2009 710 38.3 18.5 5.6
2010 714 39.1 18.2 5.7
2011 717 38.4 18.6 9.6
2012 709 38.0 18.6 12.3
2013 740 37.0 20.0 13.6
2014 720 38.7 18.5 14.3
2015 714 38.0 18.7 18.5
2016 707 39.0 18.1 17.5
2017 670 38.7 17.3 17.3
2018 677 38.7 17.4 20.7
2019 681 40.5 16.8 22
2020 658 37.8 17.3 22.5
2021 594 38.3 15.4 21.4
2022 587 37.9 15.4 21
2023 589 41.0 14.3 22.2
2024 541 39.2 13.7 24.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shoemaker Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 877 43.4 20.2 n/a
1989 929 46.9 19.8 n/a
1990 829 45.4 18.2 0
1991 849 47.7 17.7 n/a
1992 898 47.2 19.0 n/a
1993 881 40.0 22.0 n/a
1994 877 38.0 23.1 n/a
1995 911 44.0 20.7 n/a
1996 911 44.0 20.7 n/a
1997 867 42.5 20.4 n/a
1998 857 44.0 19.5 n/a
1999 776 42.0 18.5 n/a
2000 706 40.0 17.7 4.4
2001 626 39.0 16.1 5.4
2002 599 37.0 16.2 12.9
2003 599 37.0 16.2 12.9
2004 503 37.0 13.6 9.5
2005 378 29.0 13.0 20.4
2006 750 35.3 21.2 5.5
2007 670 38.0 17.6 4.6
2008 691 39.9 17.3 5.8
2009 710 38.3 18.5 5.6
2010 714 39.1 18.2 5.7
2011 717 38.4 18.6 9.6
2012 709 38.0 18.6 12.3
2013 740 37.0 20.0 13.6
2014 720 38.7 18.5 14.3
2015 714 38.0 18.7 18.5
2016 707 39.0 18.1 17.5
2017 670 38.7 17.3 17.3
2018 677 38.7 17.4 20.7
2019 681 40.5 16.8 22
2020 658 37.8 17.3 22.5
2021 594 38.3 15.4 21.4
2022 587 37.9 15.4 21
2023 589 41.0 14.3 22.2
2024 541 39.2 13.7 24.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Shoemaker Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $179 (1.3%) $13,590 (98.7%) $13,769
2020 $298 (2.1%) $13,907 (97.9%) $14,205
2021 $332 (2.2%) $14,953 (97.8%) $15,286
2022 $481 (2.7%) $17,365 (97.3%) $17,845

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shoemaker Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 293rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 287th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Shoemaker Elementary School)73.766.6
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shoemaker Elementary School)78.864.6
 14.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Shoemaker Elementary School)60.866.7
 5.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Shoemaker Elementary School)89.289.4
 0.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shoemaker Elementary School)79.473.1
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Shoemaker Elementary School)65.365.7
 0.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Shoemaker Elementary School)79.567.9
 11.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Shoemaker Elementary School)66.566.2
 0.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Shoemaker Elementary School)89.289.4
 0.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Shoemaker Elementary School)79.268.4
 10.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students681589
 13.5%
African American4228
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian3221
 34.4%
Hispanic8096
 20%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White489418
 14.5%
Two or More Races3426
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22%22.2%
 0.2%


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Students who attend Shoemaker Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eyer Middle School
High : Emmaus High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 541 students attended Shoemaker Elementary School.

Students at Shoemaker Elementary School are 70% White, 17% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Shoemaker Elementary School ranks 317th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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