Southmoreland Primary Center

1431 Water St
Alverton, PA 15612
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Southmoreland Primary Center serves 277 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 277 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Southmoreland Primary Center's student population of 277 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
277 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Cultivating Lifelong Learners Ready For An Ever-Changing World

School Rankings

The diversity score of Southmoreland Primary Center is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
1%
14%
White
92%
60%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Southmoreland Primary Center?
277 students attend Southmoreland Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Southmoreland Primary Center students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southmoreland Primary Center?
Southmoreland Primary Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southmoreland Primary Center offer ?
Southmoreland Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southmoreland Primary Center part of?
Southmoreland Primary Center is part of Southmoreland School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 277 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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