CENTRE HALL-POTTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Centre Hall-Potter El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Penns Valley Area SD school district, located in Centre Hall, PA with about 242 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, Centre Hall-Potter El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Centre Hall-Potter Elementary School, located in the borough of Centre Hall, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution within the Penns Valley Area School District. Serving students in the surrounding rural community, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational education in a supportive, small-town environment. The facility is centrally located on North Hoffer Street, acting as a local hub for young learners as they progress through their early academic years before transitioning to the district's middle and high school levels.

The school is characterized by its focus on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of a larger district dedicated to community-based learning, Centre Hall-Potter emphasizes small class sizes and a personalized approach to instruction. By integrating core curriculum requirements with various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its students for future success while maintaining the close-knit, community-oriented values typical of the Penns Valley region.

For more information, contact Centre Hall-Potter El Sch at (814) 422-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.