Octorara Primary LC
417 Students
Elementary School K - 2nd
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 263 |
| Hispanic | 100 |
| Black | 19 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 34 |
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White263 (63.1 %)
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Hispanic100 (24.0 %)
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Two or More34 (8.2 %)
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Black19 (4.6 %)
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Asian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 146 |
| Grade 1 | 130 |
| Grade 2 | 141 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 211 | 50.6% |
| Male | 206 | 49.4% |
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