Southmoreland Primary Center

1431 Water St
Alverton, PA 15612
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Southmoreland Primary Center serves 270 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Southmoreland Primary Center's student population of 270 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Southmoreland Primary Center is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
n/a
14%
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White
93%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Southmoreland Primary Center?
270 students attend Southmoreland Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Southmoreland Primary Center students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southmoreland Primary Center?
Southmoreland Primary Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southmoreland Primary Center offer ?
Southmoreland Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southmoreland Primary Center part of?
Southmoreland Primary Center is part of Southmoreland SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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