Mt Penn Primary Center serves 278 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Penn Primary Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mt Penn Primary Center's student population of 278 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mt Penn Primary Center is 0.54, 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
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
61%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
30%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mt Penn Primary Center?
278 students attend Mt Penn Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Mt Penn Primary Center students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Penn Primary Center?
Mt Penn Primary Center has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mt Penn Primary Center offer ?
Mt Penn Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt Penn Primary Center part of?
Mt Penn Primary Center is part of Antietam School District.
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