Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Center serves 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Center's student population of 465 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Center is 0.45, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
6%
14%
White
72%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
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 schools are Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Center often compared to?
Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Wyoming Area Primary Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Center?
465 students attend Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Center students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Center?
Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Center offer ?
Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Center part of?
Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Center is part of Pittston Area School District.
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