DR DAVID W KISTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dr David W Kistler El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wilkes-Barre Area SD school district, located in Wilkes Barre, PA with about 963 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 60 teachers, Dr David W Kistler 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.

Dr. David W. Kistler Elementary School is a public school located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and is part of the Wilkes-Barre Area School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. It focuses on creating a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their potential through a structured curriculum designed to meet state educational standards.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Kistler Elementary acts as a central hub for families in the Wilkes-Barre area. The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains a commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive atmosphere for a diverse student body. By utilizing resources provided by the district and focusing on collaborative engagement between teachers, parents, and students, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

For more information, contact Dr David W Kistler El Sch at (570) 826-7230 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

301 Old River Rd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702-1507
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DR DAVID W KISTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wilkes Barre, PA with about 963 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
963
Teachers:
60.66
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 963 students

Hispanic/Latino
37.3%
White
28.3%
Black or African American
22.8%
Two or more races
9.6%
Asian
2.0%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.