SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCRANTON, Arkansas — 2 schools

437
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$14,953
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 2 public schools serving 437 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arkansas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 449 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Logan County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,953 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 27.8% local, 45.6% state, and 26.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $57,987 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 61/100, ranked #81 of 250 in Arkansas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 343:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.3% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% Asian across the district's schools.

Scranton Elementary School accounts for 52.8% of all SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 343:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 20.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

26.6%
Federal
45.6%
State
27.8%
Local

Funding Equity

61
Equity Score
81 / 250
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Logan County county, where this district is located.

$607
Studio/mo
$803
1 BR/mo
$880
2 BR/mo
$1,224
3 BR/mo
$1,362
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$57,987
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 2.3%
Multiracial 2.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
343:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Scranton Elementary School
237
Scranton High School
212

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT?

SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 437 students.

How much does SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $14,953 per student. The district has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #81 in Arkansas.

What is the average teacher salary in SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT is $57,987 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Logan County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT?

SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 92.3% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% Asian, 0.8% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT?

SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #81 out of 250 districts in Arkansas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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