Clarence M Gockley Elementary School serves 561 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clarence M Gockley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Clarence M Gockley Elementary School's student population of 561 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
561 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
School Mascot
Zephyrs
School Rankings
The diversity score of Clarence M Gockley Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
39%
15%
Black
10%
14%
White
42%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Zephyrs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Clarence M Gockley Elementary School often compared to?
Clarence M Gockley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hopewell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Clarence M Gockley Elementary School?
561 students attend Clarence M Gockley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Clarence M Gockley Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarence M Gockley Elementary School?
Clarence M Gockley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clarence M Gockley Elementary School offer ?
Clarence M Gockley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clarence M Gockley Elementary School part of?
Clarence M Gockley Elementary School is part of Whitehall-Coplay School District.
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