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
Top Rankings
Southmoreland Primary Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Community Size
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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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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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