Solomon/Plains El Sch

www.wbasd.k12.pa.us/solomonplainselementary_home.aspx

712 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

712

Total Students

45.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Solomon/Plains El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	417
Hispanic	172
Black	51
Asian	8
Two or More	64

White
417 (58.6 %)
Hispanic
172 (24.2 %)
Two or More
64 (9.0 %)
Black
51 (7.2 %)
Asian
8 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wilkes-Barre Area SD
Phone:	(570)826-7222
Website:	http://www.wbasd.k12.pa.us/solomonplainselementary_home.aspx
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	712
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 125

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 122