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#2758 of 2,846 schools in PA
Neil Armstrong #40
Elementary School · Scranton Sd · Scranton, PA
A Scranton Sd elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
N Lincoln Ave & Clearview St, Scranton, PA 18508
- Math 27% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Neil Armstrong #40 score 29% proficient, which is below 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 9 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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
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Where Neil Armstrong #40 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 29Somewhat 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
$44,706
Median home value
$120,700
Median rent
$1,034/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
49.8%
Poverty rate
26.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18508; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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
- #11 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
Neil Armstrong #40 is listed in Scranton SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Neil Armstrong #40
Neil Armstrong #40 is a public elementary school in Scranton, PA, part of Scranton Sd, serving approximately 427 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,758 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Neil Armstrong #40
What grades does Neil Armstrong #40 serve?
Neil Armstrong #40 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Neil Armstrong #40?
Neil Armstrong #40 has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neil Armstrong #40?
The student-teacher ratio at Neil Armstrong #40 is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Neil Armstrong #40 rank in PA?
Neil Armstrong #40 ranks #2,758 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Neil Armstrong #40's MySchoolScout rating?
Neil Armstrong #40 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Neil Armstrong #40?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Neil Armstrong #40 has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Neil Armstrong #40 a charter school?
No, Neil Armstrong #40 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Neil Armstrong #40 a Title I school?
No, Neil Armstrong #40 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Neil Armstrong #40?
100.0% of students at Neil Armstrong #40 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 427
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lackawanna County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.7%
- Phone
- (570) 348-3661
- Area population (ZIP 18508)
- 11,347
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 18508; 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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