NEWTON-RANSOM SCHOOL
Newton-Ransom Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Abington Heights SD school district, located in Clarks Summit, PA with about 248 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Newton-Ransom Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Newton-Ransom Elementary School is a public institution located in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, serving as part of the Abington Heights School District. Situated in a quiet, rural setting, the school provides educational services to students in the primary grades, typically focusing on fostering a foundational learning environment. It is well-regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere, benefiting from the broader district’s reputation for academic excellence and high educational standards within Lackawanna County.
The school is known for its small-town feel, which encourages strong partnerships between faculty, students, and local families. By providing a safe and nurturing campus, Newton-Ransom aims to prepare its young students for their transition to the middle school level within the Abington Heights system. Its curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects with social-emotional development, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded start to their formal education.
For more information, contact Newton-Ransom Sch at (570) 585-8300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Clarks Summit, PA 18411-9802
(570) 585-8300
NEWTON-RANSOM SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Clarks Summit, PA with about 248 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Abington Heights SD
- Total Students:
- 248
- Teachers:
- 19.32
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 248 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NEWTON-RANSOM SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 94.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.