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Frances Willard

1100 EYNON ST SCRANTON PA 18504

About Frances Willard

Frances Willard Elementary School, located in Scranton, PA. provides education for Pre-K through grade 5. It is also part of the Scranton School District. Frances Willard has almost 400 students enrolled and has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which helps to provide very personal attention to each child. Although reading and math proficiency scores are lower than the statewide average, families appreciate the experience of the school's teachers. In fact, 94% of the teachers have three or more years of classroom experience. Frances Willard offers many necessary services free lunch services, special education, and an accessible facility for people who may have challenges. when families are looking for a quality education in Scranton, they explore Frances Willard along with other schools in the area when they are looking at the best elementary school options.

Contact Information

Address

1100 EYNON ST SCRANTON PA 18504

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Phone

(570) 348-3692

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.
25
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
348
Total Students
$82973
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 86 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Frances Willard

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
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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 Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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: 8:10 AM - 2:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 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 33.6%
Asian 1.7%
Hispanic 41.7%
Black 13.8%
Two+ Races 9.2%
Native Am. 0%
White
33.6%
Asian
1.7%
Hispanic
41.7%
Black
13.8%
Two+ Races
9.2%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 348
51.1%
178 Female
48.9%
170 Male

Student Population

348 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Frances Willard Elementary was the recipient of a new student-designed playground this year, designed by students in February 2025, an exciting update for the school community.

FAQ

Q: What available activities and clubs can students partake in at Frances Willard Elementary School?

A: Frances Willard Elementary School has art, music, physical education, and after-school clubs that foster creativity, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Q: Does Frances Willard Elementary School provide bilingual or ESL services?

A: Yes. Frances Willard Elementary School provides bilingual/ESL services to support multilingual learners in developing their language ability in and through grade-level content.

Q: How does Frances Willard Elementary School utilize technology in the classroom?

A: Frances Willard Elementary School students use Chromebooks, interactive boards, and safe learning apps, empowering high levels of engagement and improved digital skills.

Q: Has Frances Willard Elementary School provided students with bus transportation?

A: Students eligible to attend Frances Willard Elementary School can use district bus routes to encourage safe and reliable transportation.

Q: What meal options are offered by Frances Willard Elementary School?

A: Frances Willard Elementary School serves healthy meals each day, including options for free or reduced lunch for families who qualify.

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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