Southmoreland Primary Center serves 277 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Attendance Zone: The Southmoreland Primary Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 42.1 square miles in Alverton, PA. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southmoreland Primary Center's student population of 277 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
277 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Cultivating Lifelong Learners Ready For An Ever-Changing World
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southmoreland Primary Center is 0.15, 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
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southmoreland Primary Center?
277 students attend Southmoreland Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Southmoreland Primary Center students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southmoreland Primary Center?
Southmoreland Primary Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southmoreland Primary Center offer ?
Southmoreland Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southmoreland Primary Center part of?
Southmoreland Primary Center is part of Southmoreland School District.
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