Centre Hall-potter EL Sch

Centre Hall-potter EL Sch is a public elementary school in Centre Hall, PA, part of the Penns Valley Area SD. The school serves approximately 197 students in grades Pre-K – 4th with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 92.2th percentile among PA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 71% proficiency in math, 24 points above the state average and 68% in reading/language arts, 14 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.7/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $73,810, where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.

With an enrollment of 197 students, Centre Hall-potter EL Sch is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Centre Hall-potter EL Sch may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.