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#2641 of 2,846 schools in PA
Charles Sumner #18
Elementary School · Scranton Sd · Scranton, PA
A Scranton Sd elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
North Sumner Ave & Swetland St, Scranton, PA 18504
- Math 33% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charles Sumner #18 score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Charles Sumner #18 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 72Very Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,644/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scranton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,542
Median home value
$144,200
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Frances Willard #32Enrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Isaac Tripp EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 672 | Compare → |
| John Adams #4Enrollment path unverified | 2.6 | K–4 | 1.2 mi | 195 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Scranton Sd
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #7 of 15
- District spending per student
- $17,395NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charles Sumner #18 is listed in Scranton SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charles Sumner #18
Charles Sumner #18 is a public elementary school in Scranton, PA, part of Scranton Sd, serving approximately 247 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,641 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles Sumner #18
What grades does Charles Sumner #18 serve?
Charles Sumner #18 serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Charles Sumner #18?
Charles Sumner #18 has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Sumner #18?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Sumner #18 is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charles Sumner #18 rank in PA?
Charles Sumner #18 ranks #2,641 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Charles Sumner #18's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles Sumner #18 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Charles Sumner #18?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles Sumner #18 has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Charles Sumner #18 a charter school?
No, Charles Sumner #18 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charles Sumner #18 a Title I school?
No, Charles Sumner #18 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles Sumner #18?
100.0% of students at Charles Sumner #18 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lackawanna County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.7%
- Phone
- (570) 348-3688
- Area population (ZIP 18504)
- 20,563
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 18504; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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