Below Average
#2221 of 2,846 schools in PA
Based on limited data
Southmoreland Primary Center
Elementary School · Southmoreland SD
1431 Water St, Alverton, PA 15612
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on PA statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
268
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Enrollment
268
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#2,221 of 2,846
In Alverton
#2 of 2
public schools
In district
#3 of 4
Southmoreland SD
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Southmoreland Primary Center
Elementary School in Alverton · grades Kindergarten – 1st. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Southmoreland Shs
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About Southmoreland Primary Center
Southmoreland Primary Center is a public elementary school in Alverton, PA, part of Southmoreland SD. Southmoreland Primary Center serves approximately 268 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-1st, and has a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Southmoreland Primary Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,221 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- District avg 4.3
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
34% of students at Southmoreland Primary Center were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
66.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Southmoreland Primary Center Compares
See how Southmoreland Primary Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1431 Water St, Alverton, PA 15612
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Southmoreland Primary Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Stanwood El Sch (rated 7.5/10, 6.3 miles away, in nearby New Stanton), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mendon El Sch (rated 7.1/10, 5.0 miles away, in nearby Ruffsdale), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Dunbar Twp El Sch (rated 6.8/10, 8.1 miles away, in nearby Connellsville), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Alverton, see our Alverton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Southmoreland SHS Alverton | 0.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Southmoreland El Sch Scottdale | 1.9 mi | 3.9 |
| Southmoreland MS Scottdale | 1.9 mi | 4.9 |
| Ramsay El Sch Mount Pleasant | 2.5 mi | 5.4 |
| MT CARMEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mount Pleasant | 3.3 mi | 5.4 |
| VERNA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Mount Pleasant | 4.0 mi | 5.7 |
| Mount Pleasant Area JHS Mount Pleasant | 4.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Mount Pleasant Area HS Mount Pleasant | 4.4 mi | 6.6 |
| Bullskin El Sch Connellsville | 5.8 mi | 5.6 |
| HILLTOP BAPTIST SCHOOL Hunker | 6.0 mi | — |
| Mendon El Sch Ruffsdale | 5.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Yough Intrmd/MS Sch Ruffsdale | 5.1 mi | 4.7 |
| Stanwood El Sch New Stanton | 6.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center New Stanton | 6.5 mi | — |
| GEIBEL CATHOLIC JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Connellsville | 7.6 mi | 7.8 |
| CONN AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Connellsville | 7.6 mi | 5.3 |
| Connellsville Area SHS Connellsville | 7.7 mi | 5.6 |
| Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center Connellsville | 7.7 mi | 6.5 |
| Connellsville Area MS Connellsville | 7.9 mi | 4.2 |
| Dunbar Twp El Sch Connellsville | 8.1 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 15612 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,842
Median Home Value
$127,100
Population
510
College Educated
11.5%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Median Age
38.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Buchanan El Sch Chambersburg, PA | 4.8 |
| Highlands Early Childhood Center Brackenridge, PA | 4.8 |
| Jacksonwald El Sch Reading, PA | 4.8 |
| Juniata Valley El Sch Alexandria, PA | 4.8 |
| Morris Robert Sch Philadelphia, PA | 4.8 |
| North Dickinson El Sch Carlisle, PA | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Southmoreland Primary Center
What grades does Southmoreland Primary Center serve?
Southmoreland Primary Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Southmoreland Primary Center?
Southmoreland Primary Center has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southmoreland Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Southmoreland Primary Center is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southmoreland Primary Center rank in PA?
Southmoreland Primary Center ranks #2,221 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Southmoreland Primary Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Southmoreland Primary Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Southmoreland Primary Center a charter school?
No, Southmoreland Primary Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southmoreland Primary Center a Title I school?
No, Southmoreland Primary Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southmoreland Primary Center?
66.4% of students at Southmoreland Primary Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 268
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 66.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (724) 887-2026
Resources & Links
District
Southmoreland SD- District Enrollment
- 1,819
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,708
- District Rank
- #3 of 4
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