- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scranton, PA
Charles Sumner #18
Federal NCES profile for Charles Sumner #18, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422109005149
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles Sumner #18 earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Scranton · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles Sumner #18 has class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Sumner #18 ranks #2 of 3 schools in Scranton, PA.
School address
District: Scranton Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422109005149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Charles Sumner #18 held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 422109005149 · Scranton, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 14.7:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Scranton Hs (1,815 students)
Charles Sumner #18 held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Charles Sumner #18 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scranton Hs
Scranton Hs
1,815 students
- West Scranton
West Scranton Hs
1,404 students
- Northeast Intr
Northeast Intrmd Sch
894 students
- West Scranton
West Scranton Intrmd Sch
820 students
- South Scranton
South Scranton Intrmd Sch
798 students
- This school 250
Charles Sumner #18
250 students
What this shows Charles Sumner #18 reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles Sumner #18 compares
Charles Sumner #18 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 71% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
83.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,307
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
White 30.4%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Charles Sumner #18 is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Scranton Sd reports $17,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles Sumner #18 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Scranton Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Intrmd Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Scranton Intrmd Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Scranton Intrmd Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles Sumner #18's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,404
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Scranton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles Sumner #18
How many students attend Charles Sumner #18?
Charles Sumner #18 has 250 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scranton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Sumner #18?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Sumner #18 is 14.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles Sumner #18?
99.6% of students at Charles Sumner #18 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles Sumner #18?
The largest demographic group at Charles Sumner #18 is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Scranton, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles Sumner #18?
Charles Sumner #18 has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charles Sumner #18 rank among schools in Scranton?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Sumner #18 ranks #2 of 3 schools in Scranton, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Scranton on the city page.
What other schools are in Scranton Sd?
Besides Charles Sumner #18, Scranton Sd also operates Scranton Hs (1,815 students), West Scranton Hs (1,404 students), and Northeast Intrmd Sch (894 students). See the Scranton Sd district page for the complete list.