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Dr David W Kistler El School

301 OLD RIVER RD WILKES BARRE, PA 18702

Ranked 371 of 585 in Pennsylvania

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Dr David W Kistler El School

301 OLD RIVER RD WILKES BARRE, PA 18702

About Dr David W Kistler El School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 25%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 25% in Reading.
55
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
844
Total Students
$83266
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 15.7%
Asian 1.1%
Hispanic 55.6%
Black 17.2%
Two+ Races 9.7%
Native Am. 1%
White
15.7%
Asian
1.1%
Hispanic
55.6%
Black
17.2%
Two+ Races
9.7%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 844
54.9%
463 Female
45.1%
381 Male

Student Population

844 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

889 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Dr David W Kistler El School Contact Information

Address

301 OLD RIVER RD WILKES BARRE, PA 18702

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Phone

(570) 826-7230

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TOP 371 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Dr David W Kistler El School

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

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: 8:15 AM - 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

1.Halloween Celebration — October 27 (6–7 PM)

The school will host a fun Halloween celebration on October 27 from 6 to 7 PM, encouraging students and families to participate in festive activities.

2.Constitution Day Activity — “We the People”

Mrs. AK’s class celebrated Constitution Day by learning about the U.S. Constitution, listening to stories, singing The Star-Spangled Banner, and creating their own classroom constitution to promote unity and respect.

FAQ

Q1. What is the mission of Dr. David W. Kistler Elementary School?

Ans. The school’s mission is to inspire students to achieve personal goals through community involvement, academic mastery, independence, and generosity, all within a safe and supportive learning environment.

Q2. How does the school handle student misconduct or disruptive behavior?

Ans. Any language, act, or gesture causing disturbance or offense is addressed seriously. Disciplinary action is determined by the Principal based on the nature and severity of the incident.

Q3. What is the school’s attendance expectation for students?

Ans. Parents are expected to ensure regular attendance, as frequent absences can lead to academic struggles and long-term absentee habits that may carry into adulthood.

Q4. What subjects are included in the K–5 curriculum at Dr. David W. Kistler Elementary?

Ans. Core subjects include Mathematics, Reading/Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Physical Education, and Pathways.

Q5. How can parents schedule meetings with teachers?

Ans. Parents can book individual teacher conferences by appointment through the school office. Teachers are unavailable for calls during instructional hours.

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
F

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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