Very Good
#977 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 34% in state
Based on limited data
Tunkhannock Area Primary Center
Elementary School · Tunkhannock Area Sd · Tunkhannock, PA
A Tunkhannock Area Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
99 Digger Dr, Tunkhannock, PA 18657
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on PA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tunkhannock Area Primary Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tunkhannock), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,293
Median home value
$210,300
Median rent
$934/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18657; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endless Mountains Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 29 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Tunkhannock Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,217NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tunkhannock Area Primary Center is listed in Tunkhannock Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tunkhannock Area Primary Center
Tunkhannock Area Primary Center is a public elementary school in Tunkhannock, PA, part of Tunkhannock Area Sd, serving approximately 413 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #977 of 2,846 schools in PA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tunkhannock Area Primary Center
What grades does Tunkhannock Area Primary Center serve?
Tunkhannock Area Primary Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Tunkhannock Area Primary Center?
Tunkhannock Area Primary Center has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tunkhannock Area Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Tunkhannock Area Primary Center is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tunkhannock Area Primary Center rank in PA?
Tunkhannock Area Primary Center ranks #977 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Tunkhannock Area Primary Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Tunkhannock Area Primary Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Tunkhannock Area Primary Center a charter school?
No, Tunkhannock Area Primary Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tunkhannock Area Primary Center a Title I school?
No, Tunkhannock Area Primary Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tunkhannock Area Primary Center?
100.0% of students at Tunkhannock Area 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 413
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wyoming County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (570) 836-3111
- Area population (ZIP 18657)
- 11,043
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 45
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18657; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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