Scranton Elementary School (Closed 2009)

900 Madison
Scranton, IA 51462
Scranton Elementary School serves 221 students in grades 3-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
95%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Scranton Elementary School?
221 students attend Scranton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Scranton Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scranton Elementary School?
Scranton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Scranton Elementary School offer ?
Scranton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Scranton Elementary School part of?
Scranton Elementary School is part of Greene County Community School District.

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