Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Frances Willard #32 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frances Willard #32's student population of 345 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
345 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Frances Willard #32 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 Frances Willard #32 is 0.72, which is more 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
#1994 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
39%
16%
Black
17%
14%
White
30%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frances Willard #32's ranking?
Frances Willard #32 is ranked #1994 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Frances Willard #32 often compared to?
Frances Willard #32is often viewed alongside schools like Charles Sumner #18 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Frances Willard #32?
345 students attend Frances Willard #32.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Frances Willard #32 students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frances Willard #32?
Frances Willard #32 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Frances Willard #32 offer ?
Frances Willard #32 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Frances Willard #32 part of?
Frances Willard #32 is part of Scranton School District.
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