Serving 672 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Isaac Tripp Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Isaac Tripp Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Isaac Tripp Elementary School's student population of 672 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
Isaac Tripp Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Isaac Tripp Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2464 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
46%
15%
Black
12%
14%
White
28%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Isaac Tripp Elementary School's ranking?
Isaac Tripp Elementary School is ranked #2464 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Isaac Tripp Elementary School often compared to?
Isaac Tripp Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carbondale Elementary School, Waverly School, Dunmore El Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Isaac Tripp Elementary School?
672 students attend Isaac Tripp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Isaac Tripp Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Isaac Tripp Elementary School?
Isaac Tripp Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Isaac Tripp Elementary School offer ?
Isaac Tripp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Isaac Tripp Elementary School part of?
Isaac Tripp Elementary School is part of Scranton School District.
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