Charles Sumner

NORTH SUMNER AVE SWETLAND ST SCRANTON PA 18504

About Charles Sumner

Charles Sumner Elementary School, located within the Scranton School District in Pennsylvania, provides Pre-K through 4th-grade general education students with a safe, caring, and inclusive environment. Social skills, relationship development, and academic progress are important realms of focus for each child at this school. Based on recent math (12%) and reading (22%) scores, there is evidence that this school is currently making steady progress and continues to enhance its students’ achievements.

?In particular, with this idea, in 2020, Charles Sumner Elementary was named one of the “School on the Move” finalists, which exhibits the school’s commitment to improving and garnering attention within the district. As it continues to establish a staff of dedicated teachers who communicate well and are involved with parents, and provides families with enough options, the school remains a worthy consideration for families looking for the best elementary school in Pennsylvania.

Contact Information

Address

NORTH SUMNER AVE SWETLAND ST SCRANTON PA 18504

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Phone

(570) 348-3688

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
236
Total Students
$82973
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 64 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Charles Sumner

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

64

of 152 in Pennsylvania

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM - 3::45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 36.9%
Asian 1.3%
Hispanic 35.2%
Black 18.6%
Two+ Races 7.6%
Native Am. 1%
White
36.9%
Asian
1.3%
Hispanic
35.2%
Black
18.6%
Two+ Races
7.6%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 236
52.5%
124 Female
47.5%
112 Male

Student Population

236 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Charles Sumner Elementary celebrated its first preschool graduation in June 2025, after reviving their Head Start program, emphasizing early education and empowerment.

FAQ

Q: Which arts opportunities are offered at Charles Sumner?

A: The arts opportunities at Charles Sumner include visual arts, music opportunities, and exhibits of student artwork.

Q: Does Charles Sumner have after school programming?

A: Yes, Charles Sumner has after-school enrichment activities at different times of the year.

Q: How are English Language Learners supported at Charles Sumner?

A: Charles Sumner provides ESL services, with continuous progress monitoring.

Q: What kind of meal program does Charles Sumner offer?

A: Charles Sumner has balanced lunches, and students can be eligible for free and reduced prices.

Q: How does Charles Sumner support safety?

A: Charles Sumner follows protocols for visitors, supervision, and multiple safety drills throughout the year.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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