Mars Area Primary Center serves 506 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Attendance Zone: Mars Area Primary Center's attendance zone covers the entire district of Mars, PA, encompassing approximately 46.4 square miles. Families typically drive 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 3.7 miles and the furthest edge located 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mars Area Primary Center's student population of 506 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
506 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mars Area Primary Center is 0.19, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
90%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 26-year historical data
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 Knoch Primary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mars Area Primary Center?
506 students attend Mars Area Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mars Area Primary Center students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mars Area Primary Center?
Mars Area Primary Center has a student ration of 19:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mars Area Primary Center part of?
Mars Area Primary Center is part of Mars Area School District.
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