Neil Armstrong #40

Summary:

Neil Armstrong #40 is an elementary school located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 428 students. The school is part of the Scranton School District, which is ranked 475 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, Neil Armstrong #40 has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Neil Armstrong #40 underperforms compared to state and district averages in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests for Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 27.2% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 40.4% and the district average of 16.2%. The school's performance is particularly low in Math, with 3rd and 4th-grade proficiency rates ranging from 23.1% to 31.3%, well below the state and district averages. However, the school performs relatively better in PSSA Science, with 75.7% of students proficient or better in 4th grade, compared to the state average of 77.1% and the district average of 59.9%.

The school's demographics may be a contributing factor to its low academic performance. Neil Armstrong #40 has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 99.77% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. The school also has a high percentage of Hispanic students, who ranked 313 out of 454 Pennsylvania elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, the school's White student population ranked 1114 out of 1229 Pennsylvania elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school has a relatively high per-student spending and a low student-to-teacher ratio, these factors alone have not been enough to improve academic outcomes. Further investigation into the school's curriculum, teaching practices, and support systems for students from disadvantaged backgrounds may be necessary to identify and address the root causes of the school's underperformance.


Detail:

Public K-4

 N Lincoln Ave & Clearview St
       Scranton, PA  18508


(570) 348-3661

District: Scranton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1168th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,331 Help


Students who attend Neil Armstrong #40 usually attend:

Middle:    Northeast Intrmd School
High:    Scranton High School
    West Scranton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  427

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.3%
Hispanic:
34.0%
African American:
16.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Neil Armstrong #40 ranks worse than 76.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 5th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Scranton School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Neil Armstrong #40 is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.3%), Hispanic (34%), African American (16.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Neil Armstrong #40 is 11.1, which is the 3rd best among 10 elementary schools in the Scranton School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Neil Armstrong #40 is $17,331. 5 elementary schools in the Scranton School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Neil Armstrong #40:

SchoolDigger ranks Neil Armstrong #40 1168th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Neil Armstrong #40 in the ranking list.)

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Scranton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Scranton School District 475th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Neil Armstrong #40

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Rank History for all students at Neil Armstrong #40

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 41.84 861st 1302 33.9%
2004 45.39 853rd 1308 34.8%
2005 51.00 788th 1299 39.3%
2006 53.61 872nd 1545 43.6%
2007 51.09 945th 1555 39.2%
2008 74.62 351st 1551 77.4%
2009 58.55 779th 1549 49.7%
2010 60.81 759th 1579 51.9%
2011 56.63 876th 1597 45.1%
2012 50.75 1037th 1599 35.1%
2013 37.76 1133rd 1519 25.4%
2014 25.14 1197th 1467 18.4%
2015 38.38 1021st 1474 30.7%
2016 37.56 1098th 1554 29.3%
2017 32.37 1145th 1547 26.0%
2018 36.48 1098th 1530 28.2%
2019 27.52 1177th 1544 23.8%
2022 23.56 1188th 1534 22.6%
2023 34.98 1080th 1534 29.6%
2024 23.75 1168th 1526 23.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Neil Armstrong #40

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.77 872nd 1414 38.3%
2024 30.93 1064th 1432 25.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Neil Armstrong #40

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.07 1112th 1488 25.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Neil Armstrong #40

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.53 668th 1043 36.0%
2024 27.88 798th 1084 26.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Neil Armstrong #40

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.68 1192nd 1495 20.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Neil Armstrong #40

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.03 253rd 432 41.4%
2024 34.48 313th 454 31.1%
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Rank History for White students at Neil Armstrong #40

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.40 887th 1236 28.2%
2024 15.62 1114th 1229 9.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Neil Armstrong #40

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 585 10 6 3 5 n/a n/a 0 609
1989 614 7 5 3 3 n/a n/a 0 632
1990 603 13 4 4 4 n/a n/a 0 628
1991 612 13 8 0 5 n/a n/a 0 638
1992 618 15 11 1 5 n/a n/a 0 650
1993 598 10 5 3 6 n/a n/a 0 622
1994 625 6 5 3 6 n/a n/a 0 645
1995 618 15 6 14 1 n/a n/a 0 654
1996 618 15 6 14 1 n/a n/a 0 654
1997 602 16 2 8 6 n/a n/a 0 634
1998 569 16 5 13 5 n/a n/a 0 608
1999 579 13 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 609
2000 497 17 6 17 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2001 500 17 3 17 5 n/a n/a 0 542
2002 474 30 0 38 1 n/a n/a 0 543
2003 474 30 0 38 1 n/a n/a 0 543
2004 454 41 3 36 1 n/a n/a 0 535
2005 419 47 8 29 4 n/a n/a 0 507
2006 449 62 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2007 406 55 10 64 1 n/a n/a 0 536
2008 390 52 15 60 1 n/a n/a 0 518
2009 399 45 17 55 1 n/a n/a 3 520
2010 413 47 19 52 1 n/a n/a 8 540
2011 417 52 1 72 2 19 23 0 586
2012 426 61 11 91 4 17 25 0 635
2013 394 50 13 98 3 12 34 0 604
2014 388 48 13 91 3 11 34 0 588
2015 375 55 13 107 3 11 40 0 604
2016 390 57 10 125 4 6 45 0 637
2017 346 60 18 135 2 3 47 0 611
2018 335 72 18 139 1 3 40 0 608
2019 332 70 19 140 1 1 42 0 605
2020 326 83 26 149 1 0 28 0 613
2021 282 74 18 150 2 0 36 0 562
2022 184 65 18 141 0 0 37 0 445
2023 175 54 20 135 0 0 44 0 428
2024 155 70 21 145 0 1 35 0 427

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 Neil Armstrong #40

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 609 36.5 16.6 n/a
1989 632 35.3 17.9 n/a
1990 628 35.3 17.7 0
1991 638 35.3 18.0 n/a
1992 650 36.4 17.8 n/a
1993 622 31.0 20.1 n/a
1994 645 32.0 20.2 n/a
1995 654 32.0 20.4 n/a
1996 654 32.0 20.4 n/a
1997 634 35.0 18.1 n/a
1998 608 34.0 17.9 n/a
1999 609 34.0 17.9 n/a
2000 537 33.0 16.3 49.9
2001 542 33.0 16.4 49.4
2002 543 34.2 15.9 47.7
2003 543 34.2 15.9 47.7
2004 535 36.3 14.7 47.1
2005 507 35.5 14.3 51.1
2006 548 35.0 15.7 47.4
2007 536 34.5 15.5 46.6
2008 518 35.3 14.7 48.5
2009 520 35.7 14.6 50.7
2010 540 34.8 15.5 59.2
2011 586 36.1 16.2 61.1
2012 635 36.7 17.2 62.2
2013 604 39.8 15.1 68.5
2014 588 38.3 15.3 69
2015 604 42.0 14.3 67.4
2016 637 45.0 14.1 74.6
2017 611 42.2 14.4 79.5
2018 608 40.5 15.0 63.7
2019 605 40.1 15.0 100
2020 613 41.1 14.9 99.8
2021 562 40.3 13.9 99.5
2022 445 36.0 12.3 99.3
2023 428 37.9 11.2 99.8
2024 427 38.4 11.1 100

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 Neil Armstrong #40

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 609 36.5 16.6 n/a
1989 632 35.3 17.9 n/a
1990 628 35.3 17.7 0
1991 638 35.3 18.0 n/a
1992 650 36.4 17.8 n/a
1993 622 31.0 20.1 n/a
1994 645 32.0 20.2 n/a
1995 654 32.0 20.4 n/a
1996 654 32.0 20.4 n/a
1997 634 35.0 18.1 n/a
1998 608 34.0 17.9 n/a
1999 609 34.0 17.9 n/a
2000 537 33.0 16.3 49.9
2001 542 33.0 16.4 49.4
2002 543 34.2 15.9 47.7
2003 543 34.2 15.9 47.7
2004 535 36.3 14.7 47.1
2005 507 35.5 14.3 51.1
2006 548 35.0 15.7 47.4
2007 536 34.5 15.5 46.6
2008 518 35.3 14.7 48.5
2009 520 35.7 14.6 50.7
2010 540 34.8 15.5 59.2
2011 586 36.1 16.2 61.1
2012 635 36.7 17.2 62.2
2013 604 39.8 15.1 68.5
2014 588 38.3 15.3 69
2015 604 42.0 14.3 67.4
2016 637 45.0 14.1 74.6
2017 611 42.2 14.4 79.5
2018 608 40.5 15.0 63.7
2019 605 40.1 15.0 100
2020 613 41.1 14.9 99.8
2021 562 40.3 13.9 99.5
2022 445 36.0 12.3 99.3
2023 428 37.9 11.2 99.8
2024 427 38.4 11.1 100

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 Neil Armstrong #40

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $309 (2.5%) $11,985 (97.5%) $12,294
2020 $1,267 (9.2%) $12,523 (90.8%) $13,790
2021 $1,092 (9.1%) $10,896 (90.9%) $11,989
2022 $1,898 (11.0%) $15,432 (89.0%) $17,331

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Neil Armstrong #40

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1177th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1080th of 1534 Elementary schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Neil Armstrong #40)36.338
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Neil Armstrong #40)38.439.6
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Neil Armstrong #40)34.835.9
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Neil Armstrong #40)76.778.1
 1.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Neil Armstrong #40)61.133.4
 27.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Neil Armstrong #40)33.136.8
 3.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Neil Armstrong #40)76.778.1
 1.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Neil Armstrong #40)43.836.4
 7.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students605428
 29.3%
African American7054
 22.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1920
 5.3%
Hispanic140135
 3.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White332175
 47.3%
Two or More Races4244
 4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%99.8%
 0.2%


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Students at Neil Armstrong #40 are 36% White, 34% Hispanic, 16% African American, 8% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 427 students attended Neil Armstrong #40.

Neil Armstrong #40 ranks in the bottom 23.5% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students who attend Neil Armstrong #40 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northeast Intrmd School
High : Scranton High School
High : West Scranton High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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