Scranton Elementary School

Summary:

Scranton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 239 students in grades K-6 in Scranton, Arkansas, which is part of the Scranton School District. The school has seen fluctuations in its academic performance, with some grade levels and subject areas performing better than others compared to state and district averages.

Scranton Elementary School's test scores have ranged from a high ranking of 34th out of 466 Arkansas elementary schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 309th out of 496 in 2020-2021. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in ATLAS/English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state and district averages, with some exceptions, such as 4th grade English Language Arts and Reading proficiency rates being higher than the state average, and 5th grade Mathematics proficiency rate being higher than the state average. The school's free and reduced lunch rate has increased from 50.21% in 2021-2022 to 56.07% in 2022-2023, and its student-teacher ratio has decreased from 16.4 in 2020-2021 to 13.3 in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, Scranton Elementary School generally performs better than Western Yell County Elementary School, but lags behind some other nearby schools, such as Elgin B Milton Primary School, Ozark Upper Elementary School, and Paris Elementary School, which have higher proficiency rates and rankings. Additionally, Scranton Elementary School's spending per student in 2018-2019 was $7,818, which is lower than the nearby Lamar Elementary School ($9,533) and London Elementary School ($14,982).


Detail:

Public K-6

 103 N Eighth St
       Scranton, AR  72863


(479) 938-7278

District: Scranton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
256th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,818 Help


Students who attend Scranton Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Scranton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  225

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Hispanic:
3.6%
African American:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52% Help


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Compare Details Scranton Elementary School ranks worse than 51.5% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92%), Hispanic (3.6%), Asian (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scranton Elementary School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scranton Elementary School is $7,818.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Scranton Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Scranton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Scranton School District 70th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Scranton Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 67.34 126th 411 69.3%
2006 68.39 131st 402 67.4%
2007 77.23 78th 440 82.3%
2008 71.14 125th 439 71.5%
2009 68.65 137th 445 69.2%
2010 65.65 151st 457 67.0%
2011 51.77 271st 471 42.5%
2012 58.54 232nd 468 50.4%
2013 61.62 195th 476 59.0%
2014 59.60 202nd 471 57.1%
2015 87.52 34th 466 92.7%
2016 82.15 49th 494 90.1%
2017 74.64 97th 485 80.0%
2018 70.60 132nd 480 72.5%
2019 67.37 154th 488 68.4%
2021 42.81 309th 496 37.7%
2022 66.74 156th 487 68.0%
2023 69.80 147th 492 70.1%
2024 50.62 256th 497 48.5%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Scranton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 267 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1989 235 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 235
1990 246 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1991 242 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1992 214 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1993 231 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1994 234 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1995 212 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1996 212 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1997 203 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1998 189 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1999 177 5 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2000 181 5 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2001 197 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2002 206 3 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2003 206 3 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2004 173 2 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2005 198 2 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2006 203 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2007 203 3 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 212
2008 218 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2009 214 3 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2010 219 0 6 3 0 0 2 0 230
2011 213 0 7 3 0 0 0 0 223
2012 198 1 8 4 0 0 0 0 211
2013 208 0 12 3 0 0 0 0 223
2014 210 2 10 2 0 0 0 0 224
2015 200 1 7 3 0 0 2 0 213
2016 196 1 7 3 0 0 2 0 209
2017 198 1 11 2 1 0 3 0 216
2018 205 1 7 6 0 0 3 0 222
2019 212 1 11 9 1 0 3 0 237
2020 229 4 8 9 0 0 5 0 255
2021 239 2 9 8 0 0 4 0 262
2022 227 3 5 3 0 0 3 0 241
2023 225 3 4 5 0 0 2 0 239
2024 207 4 4 8 0 0 2 0 225

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Scranton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 267 15.1 17.6 n/a
1989 235 19.0 12.3 n/a
1990 247 19.0 13.0 21.9
1991 244 15.4 15.8 11.1
1992 216 12.8 16.8 17.1
1993 232 12.9 18.0 19.4
1994 235 12.6 18.7 20.9
1995 215 12.0 17.9 20
1996 215 12.0 17.9 20
1997 208 11.9 17.5 16.8
1998 196 11.9 16.5 25
1999 188 10.3 18.3 36.2
2000 189 15.0 12.6 37
2001 203 12.0 16.9 39.9
2002 217 14.0 15.5 45.6
2003 217 14.0 15.5 45.6
2004 181 13.0 13.9 43.1
2005 206 15.0 13.7 48.1
2006 208 14.0 14.9 50
2007 212 19.0 11.2 51.9
2008 226 20.0 11.3 49.1
2009 226 19.0 11.9 51.8
2010 230 22.1 10.9 52.2
2011 223 17.9 12.4 52
2012 211 18.0 11.6 55
2013 223 17.9 12.4 56.1
2014 224 18.1 12.3 63.8
2015 213 15.0 14.2 63.8
2016 209 15.0 13.9 58.4
2017 216 15.1 14.2 26.4
2018 222 15.3 14.4 31.5
2019 237 15.4 15.3 59.9
2020 255 16.0 15.9 62.7
2021 262 15.8 16.4 50.4
2022 241 16.9 14.2 50.2
2023 239 17.9 13.3 56.1
2024 225 16.8 13.3 52

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Scranton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 267 15.1 17.6 n/a
1989 235 19.0 12.3 n/a
1990 247 19.0 13.0 21.9
1991 244 15.4 15.8 11.1
1992 216 12.8 16.8 17.1
1993 232 12.9 18.0 19.4
1994 235 12.6 18.7 20.9
1995 215 12.0 17.9 20
1996 215 12.0 17.9 20
1997 208 11.9 17.5 16.8
1998 196 11.9 16.5 25
1999 188 10.3 18.3 36.2
2000 189 15.0 12.6 37
2001 203 12.0 16.9 39.9
2002 217 14.0 15.5 45.6
2003 217 14.0 15.5 45.6
2004 181 13.0 13.9 43.1
2005 206 15.0 13.7 48.1
2006 208 14.0 14.9 50
2007 212 19.0 11.2 51.9
2008 226 20.0 11.3 49.1
2009 226 19.0 11.9 51.8
2010 230 22.1 10.9 52.2
2011 223 17.9 12.4 52
2012 211 18.0 11.6 55
2013 223 17.9 12.4 56.1
2014 224 18.1 12.3 63.8
2015 213 15.0 14.2 63.8
2016 209 15.0 13.9 58.4
2017 216 15.1 14.2 26.4
2018 222 15.3 14.4 31.5
2019 237 15.4 15.3 59.9
2020 255 16.0 15.9 62.7
2021 262 15.8 16.4 50.4
2022 241 16.9 14.2 50.2
2023 239 17.9 13.3 56.1
2024 225 16.8 13.3 52

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Scranton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,168 (14.9%) $6,650 (85.1%) $7,818

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scranton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 154th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 147th of 492 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Scranton Elementary School)88.262.8
 25.4%
   3rd Grade English (Scranton School District)88.262.8
 25.4%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Scranton Elementary School)79.477.1
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Scranton School District)79.477.1
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Scranton Elementary School)58.860
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Science (Scranton School District)58.860
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Scranton Elementary School)58.851.4
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Scranton School District)58.851.4
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Scranton Elementary School)76.882.7
 5.9%
   4th Grade English (Scranton School District)76.882.7
 5.9%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Scranton Elementary School)44.265.5
 21.3%
   4th Grade Math (Scranton School District)44.265.5
 21.3%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Scranton Elementary School)34.955.2
 20.3%
   4th Grade Science (Scranton School District)34.955.2
 20.3%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Scranton Elementary School)37.355.2
 17.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Scranton School District)37.355.2
 17.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Scranton Elementary School)81.869.7
 12.1%
   5th Grade English (Scranton School District)81.869.7
 12.1%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Scranton Elementary School)63.733.4
 30.3%
   5th Grade Math (Scranton School District)63.733.4
 30.3%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Scranton Elementary School)51.527.2
 24.3%
   5th Grade Science (Scranton School District)51.527.2
 24.3%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Scranton Elementary School)54.924.2
 30.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Scranton School District)54.924.2
 30.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Scranton Elementary School)79.370.2
 9.1%
   6th Grade English (Scranton School District)79.370.2
 9.1%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Scranton Elementary School)62.159.4
 2.7%
   6th Grade Math (Scranton School District)62.159.4
 2.7%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Scranton Elementary School)44.845.9
 1.1%
   6th Grade Science (Scranton School District)44.845.9
 1.1%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Scranton Elementary School)44.845.9
 1.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Scranton School District)44.845.9
 1.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students237239
 0.8%
African American13
 200%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian114
 63.6%
Hispanic95
 44.4%
Pacific Islander00
White212225
 6.1%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.9%56.1%
 3.8%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 225 students attended Scranton Elementary School.

Students who attend Scranton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Scranton High School

Students at Scranton Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Scranton Elementary School ranks 256th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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