- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scranton, AR
Scranton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Scranton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051218000980
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scranton Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 237
- students enrolled
Scranton Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Scranton School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051218000980 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Scranton Elementary School shrank from 239 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 051218000980 · Scranton, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 13.9:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Scranton High School (212 students)
Scranton Elementary School shrank from 239 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Scranton Elementary School compares
Scranton Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 51% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$11,922
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, Scranton Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scranton School District reports $11,922 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scranton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scranton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~237 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scranton Elementary School
How many students attend Scranton Elementary School?
Scranton Elementary School has 237 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scranton, AR. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scranton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scranton Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scranton Elementary School?
42.7% of students at Scranton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scranton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Scranton Elementary School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Scranton, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scranton Elementary School?
Scranton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Scranton School District?
Besides Scranton Elementary School, Scranton School District also operates Scranton High School (212 students). See the Scranton School District district page for the complete list.