At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 413
320
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
43%-27.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 320 students. It is part of the Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictHoward Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS
County42069
CityScranton
ZIP18505
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID420086707435
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment320
White82.4%
Hispanic / Latino5.7%
Black / African American5.7%
Asian3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Two or More Races2.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
82.4%
Hispanic
5.7%
Black
5.7%
Asian
3.5%
Two+
2.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.