William Prescott #38

Prescott Avenue & Myrtle St
Scranton, PA 18510

249 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

William Prescott Elementary School, located at the intersection of Prescott Avenue and Myrtle Street in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is a neighborhood school serving the educational needs of the local community. Situated in the heart of the Hill Section of Scranton, the school functions as a foundational institution for elementary-aged children within the Scranton School District. Its location provides a central hub for families in the immediate area, fostering a close-knit environment typical of traditional neighborhood schools.

Academically, the school focuses on providing core instruction in subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, aligning with the standards set forth by the Scranton School District. Beyond classroom instruction, schools in this district typically emphasize character development and student engagement through various extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives. As an integral part of the Scranton educational landscape, William Prescott #38 serves as a starting point for students’ academic journeys, preparing them for the transition to middle school and beyond.

249

Total Students

12.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Prescott #38
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	80
Black	45
Asian	31
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

Hispanic
80 (32.1 %)
White
68 (27.3 %)
Black
45 (18.1 %)
Asian
31 (12.4 %)
Two or More
24 (9.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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)348-3683
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
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 45

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 52