John J. Audubon #42 Elementary School serves 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
226 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)55-59%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
23%
16%
Black
21%
14%
White
34%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend John J. Audubon #42 Elementary School?
226 students attend John J. Audubon #42 Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of John J. Audubon #42 Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John J. Audubon #42 Elementary School?
John J. Audubon #42 Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does John J. Audubon #42 Elementary School offer ?
John J. Audubon #42 Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John J. Audubon #42 Elementary School part of?
John J. Audubon #42 Elementary School is part of Scranton School District.
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