- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scranton, PA
West Scranton Intrmd Sch
Federal NCES profile for West Scranton Intrmd Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422109006791
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Scranton Intrmd Sch earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 12
- elementary schools in Scranton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Scranton Intrmd Sch has class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Scranton Intrmd Sch ranks #5 of 12 elementary schools in Scranton, PA.
School address
District: Scranton Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422109006791 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
West Scranton Intrmd Sch held near 840 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.7 → 57.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 422109006791 · Scranton, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
820 enr · 14.9:1 · 99.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Scranton Hs (1,815 students)
West Scranton Intrmd Sch held near 840 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.7 → 57.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West 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
- This school
West Scranton Intrmd Sch
820 students
- South Scranton
South Scranton Intrmd Sch
798 students
- Isaac Tripp El 710
Isaac Tripp El Sch
710 students
What this shows West Scranton Intrmd Sch reports 820 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Scranton Intrmd Sch compares
West 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.9% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 820 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
820
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.9%
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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.9%
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 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.8%
White 32.6%
African American 15.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, West 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 West 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 |
| South 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 West 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
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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
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 (~820 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Scranton Intrmd Sch
How many students attend West Scranton Intrmd Sch?
West Scranton Intrmd Sch has 820 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scranton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 862 (2022-23) → 840 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Scranton Intrmd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West Scranton Intrmd Sch is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Scranton Intrmd Sch?
99.9% of students at West Scranton Intrmd Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Scranton Intrmd Sch?
The largest demographic group at West Scranton Intrmd Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 41.8% of enrollment, in Scranton, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Scranton Intrmd Sch?
West Scranton Intrmd Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 West Scranton Intrmd Sch rank among elementary schools in Scranton?
By Resource Investment Index, West Scranton Intrmd Sch ranks #5 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 West 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.