Scranton Elementary School
Tel:
(843)389-2531
- Scranton Elementary School serves 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
School Overview
- Scranton Elementary School's student population of 386 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 386 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Scranton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Scranton Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | #718 out of 1,130 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 3% | 9% |
| Black | 43% | 34% |
| White | 52% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Florence 03 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Scranton Elementary School is Lake City High School (3.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ronald E. Mcnair Junior High School (5.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is J. C. Lynch Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Coward J. C. Lynch Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 414 students
1.8 miles
124 Hicks Road
Coward, SC 29530
(843)389-3323 1.8 PK-5 414 - Lake City Lake City Early Childhood Center Grades: PK-2 | 451 students
3.5 miles
906 North Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
(843)374-2353 3.5 PK-2 451 - Lake City Lake City High School Grades: 9-12 | 970 students
3.9 miles
652 North Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
(843)374-5119 3.9 9-12 970 - Lake City J. Paul Truluck Intermediate Grades: 6 | 271 students
4.9 miles
319 Carlisle Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843)374-8685 4.9 6 271 - Lake City Main Street Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 398 students
5.1 miles
318 East Main Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843)374-2221 5.1 3-5 398
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