Total enrollment
1,616
-82 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Palmerton Area SD
Pennsylvania · 1,616 students · 2 cities
Palmerton Area SD operates 5 public K-12 schools in Pennsylvania, enrolling about 1,616 students between them (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Palmerton Area SD
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 94%
% Hispanic
9%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerton Area HS | Palmerton | High | 09-12 | 478 |
| S S Palmer El Sch | Palmerton | Elementary | 02-06 | 399 |
| Towamensing El Sch | Lehighton | Elementary | KG-06 | 328 |
| Palmerton Area JHS | Palmerton | Middle | 07-08 | 261 |
| Parkside Education Center | Palmerton | Elementary | KG-01 | 150 |
About Palmerton Area SD
Palmerton Area SD maintains 5 public schools across Pennsylvania, collectively serveing roughly 1,616 students.
Looking at the level breakdown, Palmerton Area SD is made up of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.
Per-school enrollment averages around 323 in this district, meaningfully below the Pennsylvania typical of 569.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Palmerton Area SD has contracted 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,698 students to 1,616. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 94% to 88%.
On this page, the community for Palmerton Area SD discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.