Serving 718 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Solomon/plains Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 718 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Solomon/plains Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Solomon/plains Elementary School's student population of 718 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
718 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Solomon/plains Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Solomon/plains Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2053 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
33%
16%
Black
8%
14%
White
48%
60%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolfpack
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Solomon/plains Elementary School's ranking?
Solomon/plains Elementary School is ranked #2053 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Solomon/plains Elementary School often compared to?
Solomon/plains Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daniel J Flood Elementary School, Bear Creek Community Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Solomon/plains Elementary School?
718 students attend Solomon/plains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Solomon/plains Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Solomon/plains Elementary School?
Solomon/plains Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Solomon/plains Elementary School offer ?
Solomon/plains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Solomon/plains Elementary School part of?
Solomon/plains Elementary School is part of Wilkes-Barre Area School District.
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