SCRANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Scranton Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Florence 03 school district, located in Scranton, SC with about 428 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 25 teachers, Scranton Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Scranton Elementary School, located at 1649 US 52 Highway in Scranton, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Florence County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of its young students, typically serving children in the early stages of their elementary education. The school functions as a community hub for the town of Scranton, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that prepares students for their future academic endeavors.

In addition to its core curriculum, Scranton Elementary focuses on building strong partnerships with parents and the local community to ensure student success. The facility is equipped to provide students with a structured classroom experience, aiming to cultivate essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. By prioritizing both individualized attention and collaborative learning, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and develop a lifelong love for learning.

For more information, contact Scranton Elementary at (843) 389-2531 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1649 US 52 Highway
Scranton, SC 29591
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SCRANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Scranton, SC with about 428 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Florence 03
Total Students:
428
Teachers:
25.8
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
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 428 students

White
47.4%
Black or African American
46.0%
Hispanic/Latino
3.3%
Two or more races
3.0%
Asian
0.2%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

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.