Enrollment
204
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scranton, PA
William Prescott #38
Federal NCES profile for William Prescott #38, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422109004857
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Prescott #38 earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. 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
- 17:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
William Prescott #38 has class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Prescott #38 ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in Scranton, PA.
School address
District: Scranton Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422109004857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Prescott #38 compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Prescott #38
William Prescott #38 is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Scranton, Pennsylvania, enrolling 204 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17:1 is larger than about 91% of Pennsylvania schools and 25% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Pennsylvania schools, with 204 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 195 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #166, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (37%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Scranton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Northeast Intrmd Sch (894 students): William Prescott #38 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 12.4:1).
Scranton Sd also operates Scranton Hs (1,815 students) and West Scranton Hs (1,404 students) alongside William Prescott #38.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William Prescott #38 compares
William Prescott #38 on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 71% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.9%
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
$15,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.8%
White 21.6%
African American 14.2%
Asian 14.2%
Two or More 13.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.0, William Prescott #38 is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scranton Sd, which includes William Prescott #38.
$15,583
Per student
-13%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How William Prescott #38 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Intrmd Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Scranton Intrmd Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Scranton Intrmd Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Prescott #38's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~204 students)
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Frequently asked questions about William Prescott #38
How many students attend William Prescott #38?
William Prescott #38 has 204 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scranton, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Prescott #38?
The student-teacher ratio at William Prescott #38 is 17:1, which is 25% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Prescott #38?
99.2% of students at William Prescott #38 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Prescott #38?
The largest demographic group at William Prescott #38 is Hispanic or Latino at 36.8% of enrollment, in Scranton, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Prescott #38?
William Prescott #38 has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William Prescott #38 rank among elementary schools in Scranton?
By Resource Investment Index, William Prescott #38 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.
Is William Prescott #38 a good school?
William Prescott #38 earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Scranton Sd?
Besides William Prescott #38, 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.
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