John Adams #4

185 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

John Adams #4, located at 927 Capouse Ave in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is a public elementary school serving students within the Scranton School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing foundational education to the local community, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional learning, and basic skill building in a traditional classroom setting. The school is centrally positioned in the Green Ridge section of the city, serving as a hub for local families and maintaining the close-knit atmosphere often found in urban neighborhood schools.

Like other institutions within the Scranton School District, John Adams #4 works to adhere to state educational standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body. The school typically offers a standard curriculum including core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, alongside opportunities for physical education and enrichment. By fostering a supportive learning environment, the school aims to prepare its young students for their transition to middle school and beyond, playing a critical role in the educational infrastructure of the Scranton area.

185

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Adams #4
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	69
Black	41
Asian	22
Two or More	13

Hispanic
69 (37.3 %)
Black
41 (22.2 %)
White
40 (21.6 %)
Asian
22 (11.9 %)
Two or More
13 (7.0 %)

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:	Scranton SD
Phone:	(570)348-3655
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
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 48

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 40