William Prescott #38
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Scranton, Pennsylvania 18510 · Scranton SD
#1114 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#29931 of 50,301 nationally
About William Prescott #38
William Prescott #38 is a public elementary located in Scranton, in the Scranton SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 204 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1114th of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (65th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 204.
There are 16 schools in Scranton; William Prescott #38 ranks 3rd of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)113.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for William Prescott #38 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 113.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near William Prescott #38
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Northeast Intrmd Sch
Scranton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
894 students · 1.2 km away
John G Whittier #2
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
442 students · 1.6 km away
John Adams #4
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
214 students · 1.7 km away
Dunmore El Ctr
Dunmore · Public elementary · Grades K–6
824 students · 2.2 km away
Dunmore JSHS
Dunmore · Public high · Grades 7–12
674 students · 2.3 km away
Scranton HS
Scranton · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,815 students · 2.4 km away
South Scranton Intrmd Sch
Scranton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
798 students · 2.6 km away
McNichols Plaza
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
317 students · 2.6 km away
Robert Morris #27
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
206 students · 2.7 km away
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS
Scranton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
384 students · 2.9 km away
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Jackson El Sch
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Highlands Early Childhood Center
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Centre Hall-Potter El Sch
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Frequently asked questions
Is William Prescott #38 a good school?
William Prescott #38 has a Success Index (US) of 43.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1114 of 1,627 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does William Prescott #38 rank in Pennsylvania?
William Prescott #38 ranks #1114 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #29931 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend William Prescott #38?
William Prescott #38 had 204 students in 2025.
Is William Prescott #38 a elementary school or a high school?
William Prescott #38 is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near William Prescott #38?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of William Prescott #38; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.