Lincoln-jackson #14 Elementary School serves 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
228 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
10%
14%
White
64%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Lincoln-jackson #14 Elementary School?
228 students attend Lincoln-jackson #14 Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Lincoln-jackson #14 Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln-jackson #14 Elementary School?
Lincoln-jackson #14 Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln-jackson #14 Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln-jackson #14 Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lincoln-jackson #14 Elementary School part of?
Lincoln-jackson #14 Elementary School is part of Scranton School District.
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