Scranton Elementary School

103 N Eighth St
Scranton, AR 72863
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 225 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Scranton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 30% in AR
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Scranton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Scranton Elementary School's student population of 225 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
225 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Scranton Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scranton Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#258 out of 997 schools
(Top 30%)
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50-54%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Scranton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Scranton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Scranton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Scranton Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
19%
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White
92%
58%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Scranton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Scranton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scranton Elementary School's ranking?
Scranton Elementary School is ranked #258 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Scranton Elementary School?
225 students attend Scranton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Scranton Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scranton Elementary School?
Scranton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Scranton Elementary School offer ?
Scranton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Scranton Elementary School part of?
Scranton Elementary School is part of Scranton School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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