Serving 420 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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Math Proficiency: 80%
- Reading Proficiency: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daniel Boone Area Primary Center's student population of 420 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Daniel Boone Area Primary Center is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. 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
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
74%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
420 students attend Daniel Boone Area Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Daniel Boone Area Primary Center students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 13:1, which is equal to 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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