At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 413
496
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
12%-58.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–1
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Mars Area Primary Ctr is a public elementary serving grades 0–1 in Mars, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 496 students. It is part of the Mars Area SD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
12% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 70% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–1
DistrictMars Area SD
County42019
CityMars
ZIP16046
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID421479001158
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment496
White92.7%
Hispanic / Latino0.8%
Black / African American0.8%
Asian4.5%
Two or More Races1.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
92.7%
Hispanic
0.8%
Black
0.8%
Asian
4.5%
Two+
1.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.