Enrollment
317
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scranton, PA
Mcnichols Plaza
Federal NCES profile for Mcnichols Plaza, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422109006970
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcnichols Plaza earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #9 of 12
- elementary schools in Scranton · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcnichols Plaza has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcnichols Plaza ranks #9 of 12 elementary schools in Scranton, PA.
School address
District: Scranton Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422109006970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcnichols Plaza compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcnichols Plaza
Mcnichols Plaza is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Scranton, Pennsylvania, enrolling 317 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 317 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 422 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #396, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Scranton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Northeast Intrmd Sch (894 students): Mcnichols Plaza is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 12.4:1).
Scranton Sd also operates Scranton Hs (1,815 students) and West Scranton Hs (1,404 students) alongside Mcnichols Plaza.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mcnichols Plaza compares
Mcnichols Plaza on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.7%
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.2%
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
$15,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.6%
White 21.1%
African American 10.7%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 6.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Mcnichols Plaza is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scranton Sd, which includes Mcnichols Plaza.
$15,583
Per student
-13%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.7%
State 49.2%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mcnichols Plaza 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 | Similar 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 Mcnichols Plaza's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Isaac Tripp El Sch
Standard public school
710 students 12:1 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~317 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcnichols Plaza
How many students attend Mcnichols Plaza?
Mcnichols Plaza has 317 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scranton, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcnichols Plaza?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcnichols Plaza is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcnichols Plaza?
99.7% of students at Mcnichols Plaza are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcnichols Plaza?
The largest demographic group at Mcnichols Plaza is Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment, in Scranton, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcnichols Plaza?
Mcnichols Plaza has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcnichols Plaza rank among elementary schools in Scranton?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcnichols Plaza ranks #9 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.
Is Mcnichols Plaza a good school?
Mcnichols Plaza earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Scranton Sd?
Besides Mcnichols Plaza, 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.
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