ISAAC TRIPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Isaac Tripp El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Scranton SD school district, located in Scranton, PA with about 778 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 48 teachers, Isaac Tripp El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Isaac Tripp Elementary School, located at 1000 North Everett Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is a public elementary school serving students within the Scranton School District. As a neighborhood institution, it focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to children in the local community, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is named in honor of Isaac Tripp, a notable historical figure in the region, reflecting the deep ties the campus has to Scranton’s local history and development.

The school environment at Isaac Tripp is generally characterized by a commitment to fostering student growth and social-emotional development in a supportive classroom setting. Like many schools in the Scranton district, it strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that meets the diverse needs of its student population through various extracurricular activities, community engagement initiatives, and dedicated faculty support. By maintaining a focus on grade-level preparedness, the school aims to ensure that its students are well-equipped with the necessary skills to succeed as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Isaac Tripp El Sch at (570) 348-3677 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1000 North Everett Avenue
Scranton, PA 18504
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ISAAC TRIPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Scranton, PA with about 778 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Scranton SD
Total Students:
778
Teachers:
48.23
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 778 students

White
51.9%
Hispanic/Latino
29.2%
Black or African American
9.3%
Two or more races
7.5%
Asian
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

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.