Charles Sumner #18

North Sumner Ave & Swetland St
Scranton, PA 18504

250 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Charles Sumner Elementary School (School #18) is a historic public school located in the North Scranton neighborhood at the intersection of North Sumner Avenue and Swetland Street. As part of the Scranton School District, the school has long served as a vital educational hub for the local community, emphasizing foundational learning and academic development for students in their formative elementary years. Its location in a traditional residential area of Scranton reflects the district’s commitment to providing neighborhood-based schooling that fosters close ties between educators, students, and local families.

Architecturally and historically, the school is representative of Scranton's long-standing infrastructure dedicated to public education. Over the years, the institution has adapted to meet modern educational standards while maintaining its role as a stable environment for young learners. By focusing on core curriculum and social-emotional growth, Charles Sumner Elementary continues to support the district's broader mission of preparing Scranton’s youth for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

250

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles Sumner #18
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	125
Black	31
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

Hispanic
125 (50.0%)
White
76 (30.4%)
Black
31 (12.4%)
Two or More
15 (6.0%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Scranton SD
Phone:	(570)348-3688
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 41

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 46