Enrollment
798
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 422109002487
South Scranton Intrmd Sch — Scranton, PA
Federal NCES profile for South Scranton Intrmd Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Scranton Sd · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Scranton Intrmd Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
South Scranton Intrmd Sch reports 798 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 57.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 72% above the Pennsylvania average and 93% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 399 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 45.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Scranton Sd spends $19,261 per pupil district-wide, below the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.7% from local sources (property taxes), 49.2% from the state, and 10.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Scranton Intrmd Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 798 | top 84% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
100.0%
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
13.9:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
45.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,261
per pupil, district-wide
— below Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 399 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 798 Top 84% in Pennsylvania — larger than 16% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 57.0
Students per teacher 13.9:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +72% vs state
NCES ID 422109002487
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
White 17.8%
African American 14.7%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 399:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 45.0%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 108
Expulsions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scranton Sd, which includes South Scranton Intrmd Sch.
$19,261
Per student
-15%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 1,404
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about South Scranton Intrmd Sch
How many students attend South Scranton Intrmd Sch?
South Scranton Intrmd Sch has 798 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Scranton, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Scranton Intrmd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at South Scranton Intrmd Sch is 13.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Scranton Intrmd Sch?
100.0% of students at South Scranton Intrmd Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Scranton Intrmd Sch?
The largest demographic group at South Scranton Intrmd Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Scranton, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Scranton Intrmd Sch?
South Scranton Intrmd Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.