Marion Center Area Elementary School serves 608 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
608 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
99%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Marion Center Area Elementary School?
608 students attend Marion Center Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Marion Center Area Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marion Center Area Elementary School?
Marion Center Area Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marion Center Area Elementary School offer ?
Marion Center Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Marion Center Area Elementary School part of?
Marion Center Area Elementary School is part of Marion Center Area School District.
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