School Overview
Octorara Primary Learning Center (PLC), located in Atglen, Pennsylvania, serves as the foundational academic building for the Octorara Area School District. Catering to the district’s youngest learners in grades K–2, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment that emphasizes early literacy, foundational numeracy, and social-emotional development. The facility is designed to bridge the gap between early childhood education and the transition into primary schooling, focusing on building strong academic habits and a positive attitude toward learning in a safe, community-oriented setting.

As part of a rural-suburban district, the Octorara Primary Learning Center works closely with families and the surrounding community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational experience. The school curriculum aligns with state standards while incorporating developmentally appropriate play and interactive learning strategies to keep young students engaged. By emphasizing collaboration and early skill-building, the center aims to prepare its students for a successful progression into the intermediate and middle school levels within the Octorara Area School District.
417
Total Students
29.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Octorara Primary LC
Demographic Student Count
White263
Hispanic100
Black19
Asian1
Two or More34
  • White
    263 (63.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    100 (24.0 %)
  • Two or More
    34 (8.2 %)
  • Black
    19 (4.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Octorara Area SD
Phone: (610)593-8350
Website: http://www.octorara.k12.pa.us/
Grade Range: K - 2nd
Total Students: 417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 146
Grade 1 130
Grade 2 141

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Octorara Primary LC
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten146
Grade 1130
Grade 2141
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Octorara Primary LC
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21150.6%
Male20649.4%