Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-1, Daniel Boone Area Primary Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Math Proficiency: 80%
- Reading Proficiency: 73%
- Attendance Zone: Monocacy El Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Birdsboro, PA, covering approximately 43.6 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daniel Boone Area Primary Center's student population of 392 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
392 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Daniel Boone Area Primary Center is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)80%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)73%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
13%
16%
Black
4%
14%
White
72%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Daniel Boone Area Primary Center?
392 students attend Daniel Boone Area Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Daniel Boone Area Primary Center students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daniel Boone Area Primary Center?
Daniel Boone Area Primary Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Daniel Boone Area Primary Center offer ?
Daniel Boone Area Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Daniel Boone Area Primary Center part of?
Daniel Boone Area Primary Center is part of Daniel Boone Area School District.
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