Mars Area Primary Center serves 526 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mars Area Primary Center's student population of 526 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mars Area Primary Center is 0.10, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mars Area Primary Center often compared to?
Mars Area Primary Centeris often viewed alongside schools like South Butler Primary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mars Area Primary Center?
526 students attend Mars Area Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mars Area Primary Center students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mars Area Primary Center?
Mars Area Primary Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mars Area Primary Center offer ?
Mars Area Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mars Area Primary Center part of?
Mars Area Primary Center is part of Mars Area SD School District.
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