GREATER NANTICOKE AREA ED CTR

Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Greater Nanticoke Area SD school district, located in Nanticoke, PA with about 336 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 7th 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 18 teachers, Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

The Greater Nanticoke Area Educational Center, located at 600 East Union Street in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, serves as a key facility within the Greater Nanticoke Area School District. The center functions as an integral part of the district’s infrastructure, providing a dedicated environment for specialized academic programs and administrative support. Its location in the heart of Nanticoke makes it a central hub for students and faculty, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing localized educational resources to the surrounding community.

The facility is designed to support the district's broader mission of fostering student success through a structured learning atmosphere. By housing specific educational initiatives, the center plays a vital role in addressing the diverse academic needs of its student body. Its presence in Nanticoke underscores the importance the district places on accessible education, ensuring that students have access to the necessary facilities and support systems required to meet state academic standards and personal development goals.

For more information, contact Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr at (570) 735-2770 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 East Union Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
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GREATER NANTICOKE AREA ED CTR is a public Title I school in Nanticoke, PA with about 336 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
336
Teachers:
18.38
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 336 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GREATER NANTICOKE AREA ED CTR is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
81.3%
Black or African American
7.4%
Hispanic/Latino
7.1%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian
1.5%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.