How many students attend Mars Area Primary Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 496 students attended Mars Area Primary Center.

What is the racial makeup of Mars Area Primary Center?

Students at Mars Area Primary Center are 90% White, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Mars Area Primary Center attend?

Students who attend Mars Area Primary Center usually go on to attend: Middle : Mars Area Centennial School Middle : Mars Area Middle School High : Mars Area Senior High School

Mars Area Primary Center

Public K-1

547 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046

(724) 625-1588

District: Mars Area School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,789

Students who attend Mars Area Primary Center usually attend:

Middle:	Mars Area Centennial School
	Mars Area Middle School
High:	Mars Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.2

Number of students: 496

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.3%

Asian:

4.4%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.7%

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.3%), Asian (4.4%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mars Area Primary Center is 21.2. (See more...)

Compare Mars Area Primary Center employs 23.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mars Area Primary Center is $9,789.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mars Area Primary Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Mars Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mars Area School District 47^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Enrollment information for Mars Area Primary Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	441	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	444
1989	395	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	396
1990	366	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	367
1991	417	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	421
1992	438	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	444
1993	429	3	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	435
1994	304	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	307
1995	343	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	346
1996	343	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	346
1997	371	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	372
1998	326	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	328
1999	360	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	361
2000	368	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	370
2001	585	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	587
2002	584	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	585
2003	584	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	585
2004	574	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	578
2005	611	3	5	0	2	n/a	n/a	621
2006	658	2	7	3	2	n/a	n/a	672
2007	683	1	8	5	3	n/a	n/a	700
2008	399	2	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	408
2009	424	1	6	3	1	n/a	n/a	435
2010	437	4	10	2	0	n/a	n/a	453
2011	424	7	10	3	0	0	2	446
2012	413	7	11	3	0	0	1	435
2013	391	2	17	3	0	0	0	413
2014	423	2	11	5	0	0	1	442
2015	419	2	14	4	0	0	1	440
2016	400	3	16	2	0	0	0	421
2017	421	4	12	6	0	0	1	444
2018	449	6	15	8	1	1	1	481
2019	473	5	11	4	1	1	0	495
2020	513	4	11	5	0	0	3	536
2021	474	1	15	8	0	0	5	503
2022	498	3	16	5	0	0	4	526
2023	493	4	24	4	0	0	7	532
2024	448	1	22	9	2	0	14	496

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mars Area Primary Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	444	21.1	21.0	n/a
1989	396	18.7	21.1	n/a
1990	367	18.1	20.2	0
1991	421	21.0	20.0	n/a
1992	444	20.0	22.2	n/a
1993	435	14.5	30.0	n/a
1994	307	14.0	21.9	n/a
1995	346	17.0	20.4	n/a
1996	346	17.0	20.4	n/a
1997	372	17.0	21.9	n/a
1998	328	18.0	18.2	n/a
1999	361	17.0	21.2	n/a
2000	370	17.0	21.8	10.8
2001	587	28.0	21.0	10.4
2002	585	31.3	18.7	8.5
2003	585	31.3	18.7	8.5
2004	578	29.5	19.6	8.7
2005	621	30.4	20.4	8.1
2006	672	27.4	24.5	7.4
2007	700	30.2	23.2	6.9
2008	408	22.5	18.1	17.2
2009	435	23.5	18.5	16.6
2010	453	24.5	18.4	7.9
2011	446	23.5	18.9	7.2
2012	435	21.5	20.2	6.9
2013	413	22.5	18.3	5.6
2014	442	22.7	19.4	6.8
2015	440	23.0	19.1	8.2
2016	421	24.0	17.5	7.8
2017	444	22.1	20.0	6.1
2018	481	23.1	20.8	7.3
2019	495	24.6	20.1	5.9
2020	536	27.6	19.4	7.1
2021	503	26.6	18.9	4.4
2022	526	28.6	18.3	5.5
2023	532	25.1	21.1	10.5
2024	496	23.3	21.2	11.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mars Area Primary Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	444	21.1	21.0	n/a
1989	396	18.7	21.1	n/a
1990	367	18.1	20.2	0
1991	421	21.0	20.0	n/a
1992	444	20.0	22.2	n/a
1993	435	14.5	30.0	n/a
1994	307	14.0	21.9	n/a
1995	346	17.0	20.4	n/a
1996	346	17.0	20.4	n/a
1997	372	17.0	21.9	n/a
1998	328	18.0	18.2	n/a
1999	361	17.0	21.2	n/a
2000	370	17.0	21.8	10.8
2001	587	28.0	21.0	10.4
2002	585	31.3	18.7	8.5
2003	585	31.3	18.7	8.5
2004	578	29.5	19.6	8.7
2005	621	30.4	20.4	8.1
2006	672	27.4	24.5	7.4
2007	700	30.2	23.2	6.9
2008	408	22.5	18.1	17.2
2009	435	23.5	18.5	16.6
2010	453	24.5	18.4	7.9
2011	446	23.5	18.9	7.2
2012	435	21.5	20.2	6.9
2013	413	22.5	18.3	5.6
2014	442	22.7	19.4	6.8
2015	440	23.0	19.1	8.2
2016	421	24.0	17.5	7.8
2017	444	22.1	20.0	6.1
2018	481	23.1	20.8	7.3
2019	495	24.6	20.1	5.9
2020	536	27.6	19.4	7.1
2021	503	26.6	18.9	4.4
2022	526	28.6	18.3	5.5
2023	532	25.1	21.1	10.5
2024	496	23.3	21.2	11.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mars Area Primary Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$388 (2.8%)	$13,257 (97.2%)	$13,645
2020	$326 (3.0%)	$10,557 (97.0%)	$10,883
2021	$244 (2.2%)	$10,648 (97.8%)	$10,892
2022	$123 (1.3%)	$9,666 (98.7%)	$9,789

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mars Area Primary Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	495	532	7.5%
African American	5	4	20%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	11	24	118.2%
Hispanic	4	4
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	473	493	4.2%
Two or More Races	0	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.9%	10.5%	4.7%

Schools Near Mars Area Primary Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mars Area Primary Center	Public	K-1	547 Route 228	Mars	16046	Butler County	Mars Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 625-1588	496	23	21.2	11.7%	448 (90.3%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.8%)	22 (4.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.8%)								(n/a)											$9,789	$123	$9,666
Mars Area Elementary School	Public	2-4	549 Route 228	Mars	16046	Butler County	Mars Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 625-3161	927	59	15.8	12.5%	851 (91.8%)	3 (0.3%)	16 (1.7%)	44 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.4%)	85.5	181^st of 1526 public elementary schools	88.1%		87.6	146^th of 1534 public elementary schools	90.5%	35	73.3	75.1		74.2	90.0	90.0	77.8	79.6		78.7	$11,192	$106	$11,085
Richland Elementary School	Public	K-3	3811 Bakerstown Road	Gibsonia	15044	Allegheny County	Pine-Richland School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 443-1558	481	38	12.8	6.4%	396 (82.3%)	7 (1.5%)	17 (3.5%)	35 (7.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.6%)								(n/a)	82.3			82.3			82.3			82.3	$14,809	$542	$14,267
Hance Elementary School	Public	K-3	5518 Molnar Drive	Gibsonia	15044	Allegheny County	Pine-Richland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 443-1541	425	26	16.2	7.5%	375 (88.2%)	5 (1.2%)	9 (2.1%)	9 (2.1%)	10 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.8%)								(n/a)	68.7			68.7			71.3			71.3	$14,133	$619	$13,513
Rowan Elementary School	Public	K-4	8051 Rowan Rd	Cranberry Twp	16066	Butler County	Seneca Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 776-1518	504	37	13.6	19.2%	425 (84.3%)	12 (2.4%)	16 (3.2%)	18 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.5%)	84.1	208^th of 1526 public elementary schools	86.4%		84.9	192^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	87.5%	16	76.9	70.5		73.7	91.5	91.5	72.1	77.2		74.7	$15,103	$812	$14,291
Wexford Elementary School	Public	K-3	250 Brown Road	Wexford	15090	Allegheny County	Pine-Richland School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 935-4631	442	25	17.9	5.9%	329 (74.4%)	7 (1.6%)	16 (3.6%)	61 (13.8%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.8%)								(n/a)	85.2			85.2			87.0			87.0	$13,927	$222	$13,705
Bradford Woods Elementary School	Public	K-5	41 Forest Road	Bradfordwoods	15015	Allegheny County	North Allegheny School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 935-5081	336	26	12.9	8.6%	259 (77.1%)	3 (0.9%)	11 (3.3%)	42 (12.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.0%)	94.9	8^th of 1526 public elementary schools	99.5%		96.4	2^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	99.9%	6	88.7	87.1	97.9	90.7	98.4	98.4	91.9	82.2	93.9	89.0	$17,422	$297	$17,125
Poff Elementary School	Public	K-5	2990 Haberlein Rd	Gibsonia	15044	Allegheny County	Hampton Township School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 492-6335	316	22	14.4	13.0%	291 (92.1%)	3 (0.9%)	7 (2.2%)	9 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	95.5	3^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	99.8%		96	3^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	99.8%		93.2	89.3	87.1	89.5	96.5	96.5	91.0	91.1	96.7	93.2	$50	$02	$49
Marshall Elementary School	Public	K-5	5135 Wexford Run Rd	Wexford	15090	Allegheny County	North Allegheny School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 935-4044	808	52	15.4	7.7%	427 (52.8%)	12 (1.5%)	25 (3.1%)	288 (35.6%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (5.9%)	90.7	74^th of 1526 public elementary schools	95.2%		92.3	50^th of 1534 public elementary schools	96.7%	24	88.7	74.0	80.0	80.3	91.6	91.6	81.9	80.3	86.1	82.9	$16,323	$562	$15,761
Ehrman Crest Elementary School	Public	K-4	2070 Ehrman Rd	Cranberry Township	16066	Butler County	Seneca Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 538-3680	789	53	14.9	19.0%	702 (89.0%)	6 (0.8%)	38 (4.8%)	11 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (3.9%)	79.1	308^th of 1526 public elementary schools	79.8%		76.7	338^th of 1534 public elementary schools	78.0%	30	72.9	61.6		67.4	89.5	89.5	72.2	70.0		71.0	$15,286	$940	$14,346

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