- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mars, PA
Mars Area Centennial Sch
Federal NCES profile for Mars Area Centennial Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421479006074
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mars Area Centennial Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Mars · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mars Area Centennial Sch has class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mars Area Centennial Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Mars, PA.
School address
District: Mars Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421479006074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
Mars Area Centennial Sch grew from 540 students in 2022-23 to 605 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+65 students YoY 421479006074 · Mars, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 19.6:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mars Area Shs (1,044 students)
Mars Area Centennial Sch grew from 540 students in 2022-23 to 605 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mars Area Centennial Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mars Area Shs
Mars Area Shs
1,044 students
- Mars Area El S
Mars Area El Sch
880 students
- This school
Mars Area Centennial Sch
627 students
- Mars Area Ms
Mars Area Ms
563 students
- Mars Area Prim
Mars Area Primary Ctr
506 students
What this shows Mars Area Centennial Sch reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mars Area Centennial Sch compares
Mars Area Centennial Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 44% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 80% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 97% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,726
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 627 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Asian 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Mars Area Centennial Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mars Area Sd reports $12,726 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mars Area Centennial Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mars Area El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mars Area Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mars Area Primary Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mars Area Centennial Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Mars
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mars Area Centennial Sch
How many students attend Mars Area Centennial Sch?
Mars Area Centennial Sch has 627 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mars, PA. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 605 (2023-24), up 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mars Area Centennial Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mars Area Centennial Sch is 19.6:1, which is 44% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mars Area Centennial Sch?
11.5% of students at Mars Area Centennial Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mars Area Centennial Sch?
The largest demographic group at Mars Area Centennial Sch is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Mars, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mars Area Centennial Sch?
Mars Area Centennial Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mars Area Centennial Sch rank among elementary schools in Mars?
By Resource Investment Index, Mars Area Centennial Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Mars, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mars on the city page.
What other schools are in Mars Area Sd?
Besides Mars Area Centennial Sch, Mars Area Sd also operates Mars Area Shs (1,044 students), Mars Area El Sch (880 students), and Mars Area Ms (563 students). See the Mars Area Sd district page for the complete list.