- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scranton, PA
Isaac Tripp El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Isaac Tripp El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422109002481
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Isaac Tripp El Sch earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #7 of 12
- elementary schools in Scranton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Isaac Tripp El Sch has class sizes smaller than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Isaac Tripp El Sch ranks #7 of 12 elementary schools in Scranton, PA.
School address
District: Scranton Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422109002481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Isaac Tripp El Sch held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.7 → 59.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 422109002481 · Scranton, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
710 enr · 12:1 · 99.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Scranton Hs (1,815 students)
Isaac Tripp El Sch held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.7 → 59.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Isaac Tripp El Sch 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 710
Isaac Tripp El Sch
710 students
What this shows Isaac Tripp El Sch reports 710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Isaac Tripp El Sch compares
Isaac Tripp El Sch 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.9% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 710 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.1%
White 27.6%
African American 13.9%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Isaac Tripp El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scranton Sd reports $17,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Isaac Tripp El Sch 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Intrmd Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Scranton Intrmd Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Scranton Intrmd Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Isaac Tripp El Sch'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 elementary schools in Scranton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Northeast Intrmd Sch
Standard public school
894 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
West Scranton Intrmd Sch
Standard public school
820 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
South Scranton Intrmd Sch
Standard public school
798 students 14:1 students per teacher
John G Whittier #2
Standard public school
442 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Neil Armstrong #40
Standard public school
441 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Cs
Standard public school
384 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~710 students)
Frequently asked questions about Isaac Tripp El Sch
How many students attend Isaac Tripp El Sch?
Isaac Tripp El Sch has 710 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scranton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 694 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isaac Tripp El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Isaac Tripp El Sch is 12:1, which is 12% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Isaac Tripp El Sch?
99.9% of students at Isaac Tripp El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Isaac Tripp El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Isaac Tripp El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 44.1% of enrollment, in Scranton, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Isaac Tripp El Sch?
Isaac Tripp El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Isaac Tripp El Sch rank among elementary schools in Scranton?
By Resource Investment Index, Isaac Tripp El Sch ranks #7 of 12 elementary 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 elementary schools in Scranton on the city page.
What other schools are in Scranton Sd?
Besides Isaac Tripp El Sch, 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.