WILLIAM PRESCOTT #38

William Prescott #38 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Scranton SD school district, located in Scranton, PA with about 333 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 20 teachers, William Prescott #38 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.

William Prescott Elementary School, located at the intersection of Prescott Avenue and Myrtle Street in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is a neighborhood school serving the educational needs of the local community. Situated in the heart of the Hill Section of Scranton, the school functions as a foundational institution for elementary-aged children within the Scranton School District. Its location provides a central hub for families in the immediate area, fostering a close-knit environment typical of traditional neighborhood schools.

Academically, the school focuses on providing core instruction in subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, aligning with the standards set forth by the Scranton School District. Beyond classroom instruction, schools in this district typically emphasize character development and student engagement through various extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives. As an integral part of the Scranton educational landscape, William Prescott #38 serves as a starting point for students’ academic journeys, preparing them for the transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact William Prescott #38 at (570) 348-3683 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

Prescott Avenue & Myrtle St
Scranton, PA 18510
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WILLIAM PRESCOTT #38 is a public Title I school in Scranton, PA with about 333 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Scranton SD
Total Students:
333
Teachers:
20.6
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 333 students

White
51.1%
Hispanic/Latino
14.7%
Black or African American
14.1%
Two or more races
9.3%
Asian
9.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.8%

Female
44.4%
Male
55.6%

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.