MCNICHOLS PLAZA

McNichols Plaza is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Scranton SD school district, located in Scranton, PA with about 456 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 33 teachers, McNichols Plaza 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.

McNichols Plaza is a public elementary school located in the South Scranton neighborhood of Pennsylvania, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Scranton School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science while promoting the social and emotional development of its diverse student body. The school aims to build a strong foundation for future learning by encouraging community involvement and maintaining a focus on student achievement and inclusivity.

The facility on South Irving Avenue serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, offering a structured curriculum designed to prepare children for the transition to middle school. Beyond academics, McNichols Plaza typically hosts various school events and extracurricular initiatives that engage both students and families. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, staff, and the local community, the school strives to provide a safe and enriching space where young learners can grow, develop critical thinking skills, and reach their full academic potential.

For more information, contact McNichols Plaza at (570) 348-3685 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1111 S Irving Ave
Scranton, PA 18505-2487
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MCNICHOLS PLAZA is a public Title I school in Scranton, PA with about 456 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Scranton SD
Total Students:
456
Teachers:
33.74
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 456 students

Hispanic/Latino
51.5%
White
26.5%
Black or African American
12.1%
Asian
4.8%
Two or more races
4.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
45.6%
Male
54.4%

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.