Newton-Ransom El School

1549 Newton Ransom Boulevard
Clarks Summit, PA 18411

196 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Newton-Ransom Elementary School is a public institution located in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, serving as part of the Abington Heights School District. Situated in a quiet, rural setting, the school provides educational services to students in the primary grades, typically focusing on fostering a foundational learning environment. It is well-regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere, benefiting from the broader district’s reputation for academic excellence and high educational standards within Lackawanna County.

The school is known for its small-town feel, which encourages strong partnerships between faculty, students, and local families. By providing a safe and nurturing campus, Newton-Ransom aims to prepare its young students for their transition to the middle school level within the Abington Heights system. Its curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects with social-emotional development, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded start to their formal education.

196

Total Students

13.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newton-Ransom El School
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	1
Asian	4
Two or More	10

White
181 (92.3%)
Two or More
10 (5.1%)
Asian
4 (2.0%)
Hispanic
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Abington Heights SD
Phone:	(570)585-8300
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 37