- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scranton, PA
South Scranton Intrmd Sch
Federal NCES profile for South Scranton Intrmd Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422109002487
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Scranton Intrmd Sch earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 12
- elementary schools in Scranton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Scranton Intrmd Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Scranton Intrmd Sch ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in Scranton, PA.
School address
District: Scranton Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422109002487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
South Scranton Intrmd Sch held near 781 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.2 → 56.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 422109002487 · Scranton, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
798 enr · 14:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Scranton Hs (1,815 students)
South Scranton Intrmd Sch held near 781 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.2 → 56.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
South Scranton Intrmd 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
- This school
South Scranton Intrmd Sch
798 students
- Isaac Tripp El 710
Isaac Tripp El Sch
710 students
What this shows South Scranton Intrmd Sch reports 798 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Scranton Intrmd Sch compares
South Scranton Intrmd 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 798 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
798
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.0%
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, South Scranton Intrmd 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 South Scranton Intrmd 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Intrmd Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Scranton Intrmd Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Isaac Tripp El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Scranton Intrmd 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
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
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
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 (~798 students)
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 an elementary school in Scranton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 790 (2022-23) → 781 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Scranton Intrmd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at South Scranton Intrmd Sch is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Scranton, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Scranton Intrmd Sch?
South Scranton Intrmd Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
How does South Scranton Intrmd Sch rank among elementary schools in Scranton?
By Resource Investment Index, South Scranton Intrmd Sch ranks #3 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 South Scranton Intrmd 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.