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Scranton Elementary School

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Scranton Elementary School ranks 96 th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

96^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 80% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Scranton Elementary School in Scranton, AR, is a small, rural school serving 237 students from Kindergarten through 6th grade, and it has recently achieved its highest academic ranking in nearly a decade, earning a 4-star rating and placing in the 80th percentile statewide.

This school stands out from its neighbors for delivering exceptional academic results with remarkable efficiency. Scranton Elementary outperforms all nearby schools in core subjects, with proficiency rates of 52.7% in English Language Arts, 62.9% in Math, and 53.3% in Science—significantly higher than schools like Westside Elementary and Clarksville Elementary School, which score 20-30 percentage points lower. What makes this achievement even more impressive is that the school does it with the lowest spending per student in the region at $10,671, compared to over $16,000 at Western Yell County Elementary School and London Elementary School. The school also maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, allowing for more personalized attention than larger schools like Clarksville Intermediate School (21.7:1).

Scranton’s story is one of remarkable recovery and resilience. After a dip during the 2020-2021 school year, the school surged from the 48th to the 80th percentile in just one year, suggesting effective teaching strategies have been implemented. While the school excels overall, there is a noticeable dip in 5th and 6th grade English Language Arts and Science scores, which presents an opportunity for targeted support as students tackle more complex content. Notably, Scranton achieves these results despite a moderate rate of economic disadvantage (52.7% free/reduced lunch), defying trends seen at nearby schools with similar or higher disadvantage rates, such as Paris Elementary School (100% disadvantaged), which spend more but achieve less. This makes Scranton a clear standout in the Scranton School District and the region.

237

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,671

Per pupil spending ?

52.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

103 N. Eighth St.
Scranton, AR 72863

(833) 938-7121

District: Scranton School District

Students who attend Scranton Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Scranton High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.7%

Hispanic:

2.5%

African American:

1.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 38th percentile in 2021 → 80th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (56% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas elementary schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 80th (2026) from a 38th-percentile low (2021)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school56%

District avg49%

Arkansas avg42%

96^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 20%▼ down 10 pts since 2016

From top 10% (2016) to top 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

82^nd of 251Scranton School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	77.5	96 of 491	80.4%	★★★★☆
2025	63.4	172 of 495	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.6	256 of 497	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	69.8	147 of 492	70.1%	★★★★☆
2022	66.7	156 of 487	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.8	309 of 496	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	67.4	154 of 488	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.6	132 of 480	72.5%	★★★★☆
2017	74.6	97 of 485	80.0%	★★★★☆
2016	82.1	49 of 494	90.1%	★★★★★
2015	87.5	34 of 466	92.7%	★★★★★
2014	59.6	202 of 471	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	61.6	195 of 476	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.5	232 of 468	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	51.8	271 of 471	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	65.7	151 of 457	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.6	137 of 445	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	71.1	125 of 439	71.5%	★★★★☆
2007	77.2	78 of 440	82.3%	★★★★☆
2006	68.4	131 of 402	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	67.3	126 of 411	69.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics63%+19 vs state

Reading53%+13 vs state

Science53%+9 vs state

English Language Arts53%+13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)					ATLAS Science (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Scranton Elementary School	Public	K-6	103 N. Eighth St.	Scranton	72863	Logan County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(833) 938-7121	237	17	14.0	52.7%	222 (93.7%)	4 (1.7%)	6 (2.5%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	77.5	96^th of 491 public elementary schools	80.4%		63.4	172^nd of 495 public elementary schools	65.3%	76	61.3	66.7	37.5	47.3	52.7	61.3	64.1	42.5	47.4	53.4	67.7	56.4	70.0	57.9	62.9	71.0	59.0	45.0	42.1	53.3	$10,671	$1,098	$9,573
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	193 School St.	Hartman	72840	Johnson County	WESTSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Johnson)	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 497-1088	279	16	17.6	98.9%	244 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.7%)	47.4	269^th of 491 public elementary schools	45.2%		42.9	295^th of 495 public elementary schools	40.4%	26	37.2	23.8	50.0		36.5	34.3	19.1	52.6		34.7	45.8	35.8	57.9		46.1	48.6	23.8	52.6		40.8	$13,964	$2,128	$11,836
Clarksville Primary School	Public	K-1	2023 Clark Road	Clarksville	72830	Johnson County	Clarksville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 979-6000	385	27	14.2	79.0%	173 (44.9%)	7 (1.8%)	132 (34.3%)	51 (13.2%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	16 (4.2%)								(n/a)																					$12,157	$1,930	$10,227
Clarksville Elementary School	Public	2-3	1903 Clark Road	Clarksville	72830	Johnson County	Clarksville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 705-3256	368	24	15.2	79.3%	179 (48.6%)	2 (0.5%)	125 (34.0%)	41 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	16 (4.3%)	30.6	373^rd of 491 public elementary schools	24.0%		37.1	330^th of 495 public elementary schools	33.3%	43	32.0				32.0	32.0				32.0	35.3				35.3	36.8				36.8	$12,511	$1,926	$10,585
Clarksville Intermediate School	Public	4-5	1901 Clark Road	Clarksville	72830	Johnson County	Clarksville School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 705-3218	380	17	21.7	76.8%	185 (48.7%)	1 (0.3%)	124 (32.6%)	42 (11.1%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.6%)	20 (5.3%)	38.7	318^th of 491 public elementary schools	35.2%		40.3	310^th of 495 public elementary schools	37.4%	8		36.0	37.7		36.8		36.0	38.2		37.1		39.6	35.9		37.7		35.4	27.1		31.2
Lamar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Elberta Street	Lamar	72846	Johnson County	Lamar School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 885-3363	590	33	17.6	99.5%	523 (88.6%)	2 (0.3%)	34 (5.8%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.2%)	56.2	221^st of 491 public elementary schools	55.0%		40.5	309^th of 495 public elementary schools	37.6%	88	35.6	38.9			37.5	42.4	40.0			41.1	60.3	52.3			55.9	60.3	35.5			46.6	$12,821	$2,494	$10,328
Paris Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	401 N School St	Paris	72855	Logan County	Paris School District	No	No	No	Yes	(844) 963-3243	416	27	15.5	100.0%	332 (79.8%)	6 (1.4%)	29 (7.0%)	6 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (9.6%)	62.3	189^th of 491 public elementary schools	61.5%		55	229^th of 495 public elementary schools	53.7%	40	44.0	49.3			46.7	46.7	45.4			46.0	50.7	60.0			55.4	45.3	38.7			42.0	$13,958	$2,190	$11,768
London Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	154 School Street	London	72847	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 293-4241	196	14	13.6	66.3%	145 (74.0%)	4 (2.0%)	18 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (14.8%)	52.7	242^nd of 491 public elementary schools	50.7%		71.4	129^th of 495 public elementary schools	73.9%	113	31.2	45.1			38.1	37.5	41.9			39.6	46.9	51.6			49.2	53.1	38.7			46.0	$16,011	$2,092	$13,919
Ozark Upper Elementary School	Public	4-5	1301 Walden Drive	Ozark	72949	Franklin County	Ozark School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 667-3464	251	14	18.1	62.9%	217 (86.5%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.4%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.2%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.8%)	46.8	272^nd of 491 public elementary schools	44.6%		66.2	157^th of 495 public elementary schools	68.3%	115		33.1	47.3		39.9		34.9	46.6		40.4		36.3	51.9		43.6		30.2	35.0		32.6	$11,715	$1,007	$10,708
Western Yell County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	300 North Grand Ave	Belleville	72824	Yell County	Western Yell County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 493-4100	157	14	10.9	98.1%	126 (80.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (14.6%)	7 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	37.9	326^th of 491 public elementary schools	33.6%		43	294^th of 495 public elementary schools	40.6%	32	37.5	42.1	28.0	40.0	36.0	37.5	42.1	32.0	46.7	38.6	25.1	42.1	20.0	40.0	30.6	31.3	47.3	16.0	46.7	33.3	$16,185	$2,549	$13,636

Frequently Asked Questions about Scranton Elementary School

How many students attend Scranton Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 237 students attended Scranton Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Scranton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Scranton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Scranton High School

Is Scranton Elementary School a good school?

Scranton Elementary School ranks 96^th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Scranton Elementary School in?

Scranton School District

What is the racial makeup of Scranton Elementary School?

Students at Scranton Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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