Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Center

210 Rock Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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)
Total Students
465 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
17%
14%
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Black
6%
14%
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White
72%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Center and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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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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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

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