Serving 616 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Daniel J Flood 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 24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Daniel J Flood Elementary School serves the northwest part of Wilkes Barre, PA, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daniel J Flood Elementary School's student population of 616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
616 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Daniel J Flood 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 Daniel J Flood Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2276 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
5%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
School Mascot
Wolfpack
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel J Flood Elementary School's ranking?
Daniel J Flood Elementary School is ranked #2276 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Daniel J Flood Elementary School often compared to?
Daniel J Flood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Solomon/plains Elementary School, Dodson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Daniel J Flood Elementary School?
616 students attend Daniel J Flood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Daniel J Flood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daniel J Flood Elementary School?
Daniel J Flood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Daniel J Flood Elementary School offer ?
Daniel J Flood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Daniel J Flood Elementary School part of?
Daniel J Flood Elementary School is part of Wilkes-Barre Area School District.
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