Southmoreland Primary Center

1431 Water St
Alverton, PA 15612
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Southmoreland Primary Center serves 268 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Southmoreland Primary Center's student population of 268 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
268 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Southmoreland Primary Center is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
1%
15%
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Black
n/a
14%
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White
93%
61%
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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.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Southmoreland 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
65%
60%
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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

How many students attend Southmoreland Primary Center?
268 students attend Southmoreland Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Southmoreland Primary Center students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southmoreland Primary Center?
Southmoreland Primary Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southmoreland Primary Center offer ?
Southmoreland Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southmoreland Primary Center part of?
Southmoreland Primary Center is part of Southmoreland School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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