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#254 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 24% in state

Scranton Elementary School

Elementary School · Scranton School District · Scranton, AR

An elementary school in Scranton, AR where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

103 N EIGHTH ST, Scranton, AR 72863

  • Math 50% vs AR 40% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs AR 37% (2025)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.7% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.4% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+9.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.4 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+5.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$11,922
Chronic Absenteeism23.1%

Students at Scranton Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency50%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
40%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
37%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
50%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Scranton Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated942/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,393

Median home value

$145,500

Median rent

$675/mo

College educated

18.7%

Homeownership

89%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72863; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Scranton School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$11,922NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Scranton Elementary School is listed in SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Scranton Elementary School

Scranton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Scranton, AR, part of Scranton School District, serving approximately 225 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #254 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Scranton Elementary School

What grades does Scranton Elementary School serve?

Scranton Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Scranton Elementary School?

Scranton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Scranton Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Scranton Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Scranton Elementary School rank in AR?

Scranton Elementary School ranks #254 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Scranton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Scranton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Scranton Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Scranton Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Scranton Elementary School a charter school?

No, Scranton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Scranton Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Scranton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scranton Elementary School?

52.0% of students at Scranton Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
225
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Logan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.1%
Area population (ZIP 72863)
1,678
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
43.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72863; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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