SOLOMON/PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Solomon/Plains El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wilkes-Barre Area SD school district, located in Plains, PA with about 805 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 55 teachers, Solomon/Plains El Sch 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.
Solomon/Plains Elementary School, located at 41 Abbott Street in Plains, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Wilkes-Barre Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to build a strong foundational education for children in the Wilkes-Barre area, preparing them for the challenges of middle school and beyond.
The school places a significant emphasis on community involvement and academic rigor, utilizing resources provided by the district to enhance the student experience. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering updates on academic programming, district policies, and various extracurricular initiatives. As a vital component of the Wilkes-Barre Area School District, Solomon/Plains Elementary remains committed to cultivating a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Solomon/Plains El Sch at (570) 826-7222 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Plains, PA 18705-1905
(570) 826-7222
SOLOMON/PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Plains, PA with about 805 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wilkes-Barre Area SD
- Total Students:
- 805
- Teachers:
- 55.76
- 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 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 805 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOLOMON/PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.3%
- Two or more races
- 5.7%
- Black or African American
- 4.7%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 45.7%
- Male
- 54.3%
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.