Octorara Primary Learning Center serves 417 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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-2
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Octorara Primary Learning Center's student population of 417 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Octorara Primary Learning 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
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
24%
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
63%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Octorara Primary Learning Center often compared to?
Octorara Primary Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Penn London Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Octorara Primary Learning Center?
417 students attend Octorara Primary Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Octorara Primary Learning Center students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Octorara Primary Learning Center?
Octorara Primary Learning Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Octorara Primary Learning Center offer ?
Octorara Primary Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Octorara Primary Learning Center part of?
Octorara Primary Learning Center is part of Octorara Area School District.
School Reviews
5 2/6/2017
I am very pleased wth OPLC. Teachers are supportive and caring. Principal is awesome and curriculum is rigorous and challenging. Like the small environment and how personable everyone is.
5 11/7/2013
The PLC is an excellent learning environment. Treachers are excellent and the principal is caring and child centered. The curriculum is challenging and thorough. . My children enjoyed everyday and still talk about their teachers. We are thoroughly happy with the schools in the Octorara School District. Open door to all and open minded to what is best for the students and community.
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