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Octorara Primary Learning Center

87 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Octorara Primary Learning Center serves 417 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 417 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Octorara Primary Learning Center's student population of 417 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
417 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Octorara Primary Learning Center is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Octorara Primary Learning Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
24%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Octorara Primary Learning Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Octorara Primary Learning Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
63%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Octorara Primary Learning Center and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Octorara Primary Learning Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Octorara Primary Learning Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Octorara Primary Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Octorara Primary Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Octorara Primary Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Octorara Primary Learning Center often compared to?
Octorara Primary Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Penn London Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Octorara Primary Learning Center?
417 students attend Octorara Primary Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Octorara Primary Learning Center students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Octorara Primary Learning Center?
Octorara Primary Learning Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Octorara Primary Learning Center offer ?
Octorara Primary Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Octorara Primary Learning Center part of?
Octorara Primary Learning Center is part of Octorara Area School District.

School Reviews
5   2/6/2017
I am very pleased wth OPLC. Teachers are supportive and caring. Principal is awesome and curriculum is rigorous and challenging. Like the small environment and how personable everyone is.
- Posted by Parent - H
5   11/7/2013
The PLC is an excellent learning environment. Treachers are excellent and the principal is caring and child centered. The curriculum is challenging and thorough. . My children enjoyed everyday and still talk about their teachers. We are thoroughly happy with the schools in the Octorara School District. Open door to all and open minded to what is best for the students and community.
- Posted by Parent - msole

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 417 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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