JOHN ADAMS #4

John Adams #4 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Scranton SD school district, located in Scranton, PA with about 349 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 24 teachers, John Adams #4 has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

John Adams #4, located at 927 Capouse Ave in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is a public elementary school serving students within the Scranton School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing foundational education to the local community, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional learning, and basic skill building in a traditional classroom setting. The school is centrally positioned in the Green Ridge section of the city, serving as a hub for local families and maintaining the close-knit atmosphere often found in urban neighborhood schools.

Like other institutions within the Scranton School District, John Adams #4 works to adhere to state educational standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body. The school typically offers a standard curriculum including core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, alongside opportunities for physical education and enrichment. By fostering a supportive learning environment, the school aims to prepare its young students for their transition to middle school and beyond, playing a critical role in the educational infrastructure of the Scranton area.

For more information, contact John Adams #4 at (570) 348-3655 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

927 Capouse Ave
Scranton, PA 18509-2933
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JOHN ADAMS #4 is a public Title I school in Scranton, PA with about 349 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Scranton SD
Total Students:
349
Teachers:
24.71
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 349 students

Hispanic/Latino
33.5%
Black or African American
19.8%
Asian
19.5%
White
18.3%
Two or more races
7.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%

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.