Very Good
#1035 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 36% in state
Newton-ransom EL School
Elementary School · Abington Heights Sd · Clarks Summit, PA
An Abington Heights Sd elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1549 Newton Ransom Boulevard, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
- Math 74% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newton-ransom EL School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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
7.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newton-ransom EL 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 3Car-Dependent
- City Safety: Average518/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clarks Summit), 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
$96,471
Median home value
$274,200
Median rent
$1,253/mo
College educated
51.2%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarks Summit EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–4 | 2.6 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| South Abington SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–4 | 3.4 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Peace SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Scranton Area Christian Academy Dba Abington ChrisPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 3.7 mi | 29 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Abington Heights Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,790NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newton-ransom EL School is listed in Abington Heights SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newton-ransom EL School
Newton-ransom EL School is a public elementary school in Clarks Summit, PA, part of Abington Heights Sd, serving approximately 201 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,035 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newton-ransom EL School
What grades does Newton-ransom EL School serve?
Newton-ransom EL School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Newton-ransom EL School?
Newton-ransom EL School has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton-ransom EL School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton-ransom EL School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newton-ransom EL School rank in PA?
Newton-ransom EL School ranks #1,035 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Newton-ransom EL School's MySchoolScout rating?
Newton-ransom EL School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Newton-ransom EL School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newton-ransom EL School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Newton-ransom EL School a charter school?
No, Newton-ransom EL School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newton-ransom EL School a Title I school?
No, Newton-ransom EL School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newton-ransom EL School?
7.5% of students at Newton-ransom EL 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 201
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lackawanna County
- Phone
- (570) 585-8300
- Area population (ZIP 18411)
- 23,076
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 18411; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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