Serving 710 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Isaac Tripp 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 15% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 710 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Isaac Tripp Elementary School serves the northwest part of Scranton, PA, covering an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Isaac Tripp Elementary School's student population of 710 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
710 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Isaac Tripp 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 Isaac Tripp Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#2415 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
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)55.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
3%
Showing 2009–2018. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Isaac Tripp Elementary School's ranking?
Isaac Tripp Elementary School is ranked #2415 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Isaac Tripp Elementary School often compared to?
Isaac Tripp Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dunmore El Center, Waverly School, Carbondale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Isaac Tripp Elementary School?
710 students attend Isaac Tripp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Isaac Tripp Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Isaac Tripp Elementary School?
Isaac Tripp Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Isaac Tripp Elementary School offer ?
Isaac Tripp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Isaac Tripp Elementary School part of?
Isaac Tripp Elementary School is part of Scranton School District.
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