- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Mcnichols Plaza held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.2 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 422109006970 · Scranton, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 13.8:1 · 99.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Scranton Hs (1,815 students)
Mcnichols Plaza held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.2 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mcnichols Plaza 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 317
Mcnichols Plaza
317 students
What this shows Mcnichols Plaza reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcnichols Plaza compares
Mcnichols Plaza 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Scranton Sd reports $17,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,404
- 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
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 (~317 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.