Tunkhannock Area Primary Center serves 457 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tunkhannock Area Primary Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tunkhannock Area Primary Center's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tunkhannock Area Primary Center is 0.10, 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
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
95%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tunkhannock Area Primary Center?
457 students attend Tunkhannock Area Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Tunkhannock Area Primary Center students are White, 3% 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 Tunkhannock Area Primary Center?
Tunkhannock Area Primary Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tunkhannock Area Primary Center offer ?
Tunkhannock Area Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Tunkhannock Area Primary Center part of?
Tunkhannock Area Primary Center is part of Tunkhannock Area School District.
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