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Elementary Schools

William Prescott #38

Scranton SD · Lackawanna County · Prescott Avenue & Myrtle St, Scranton, PA 18510.0

(570)348-3683

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3/10
#1132
Rank 1132 out of 1,545
Top 73%
English Language Arts3/10 · #1206 · 22nd percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #1059 · 32nd percentile
Science4/10 · #966 · 32nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Nestled in Scranton's Electric City, William Prescott #38 serves a tight-knit urban community where families appreciate a school that feels connected to the neighborhood around it. Scranton itself has a gritty, working-class charm — affordable, unpretentious, and proud of its roots — and Prescott reflects that same spirit. Families who are engaged and looking to be active partners in their child's education will find a community worth investing in here.

Student Demographics

66 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
25 (38%)
White
15 (23%)
African American
10 (15%)
Multiple Races
9 (14%)
Asian
7 (11%)

Key Indicators

English Learners9 (14%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged45 (68%)
Students with Disabilities16 (24%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

204
Enrollment
15.2
Teachers (FTE)
13.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #396 · 75th percentile

93 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found