Serving 609 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daniel J Flood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Daniel J Flood Elementary School's student population of 609 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Daniel J Flood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniel J Flood Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2180 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
54%
14%
Black
19%
14%
White
17%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #2180 out of 2,549 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 Dodson Elementary School, Solomon/plains Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Daniel J Flood Elementary School?
609 students attend Daniel J Flood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Daniel J Flood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel J Flood Elementary School?
Daniel J Flood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Daniel J Flood Elementary School part of?
Daniel J Flood Elementary School is part of Wilkes-Barre Area SD School District.
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