How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Heights/Murray El Sch | Solomon/Plains El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wilkes Barre, PA | Plains, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 838 | 718 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Heights/Murray El Sch | Solomon/Plains El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,898 | $20,898 |
| District | Wilkes-Barre Area SD | Wilkes-Barre Area SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Heights/Murray El Sch | Solomon/Plains El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11.3% | 48.2% |
| African American | 18.0% | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60.4% | 32.9% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.3% | 9.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Heights/Murray El Sch | Solomon/Plains El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 838:1 | 718:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 51.2% | 18.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 9 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.