Serving 237 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Scranton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Scranton Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Scranton school district, covering approximately 79.1 square miles around the city of Scranton, AR. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scranton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Scranton Elementary School's student population of 237 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
237 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Scranton Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scranton Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#221 out of 989 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
19%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scranton Elementary School's ranking?
Scranton Elementary School is ranked #221 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Scranton Elementary School?
237 students attend Scranton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Scranton Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scranton Elementary School?
Scranton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Scranton Elementary School offer ?
Scranton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scranton Elementary School part of?
Scranton Elementary School is part of Scranton School District.
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