Enrollment
701
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pittston, PA
Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421920000666
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Pittston · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr has class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pittston, PA.
School address
District: Pittston Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421920000666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+66% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr
Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pittston, Pennsylvania, enrolling 701 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.6:1 is larger than about 99% of Pennsylvania schools and 66% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.3% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 701 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 262 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #259, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1046 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Pittston Area Sd also operates Pittston Area Shs (1,055 students) and Pittston Area Ms (761 students) alongside Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr compares
Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 66% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▼ 3% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 701 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
701
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 99% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,939
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 6.1%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pittston Area Sd, which includes Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr.
$14,939
Per student
-17%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.4%
State 35.2%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittston Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pittston Area Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pittston City Intrmd Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,055
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~701 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr
How many students attend Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr?
Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr has 701 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pittston, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr is 22.6:1, which is 66% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr?
56.3% of students at Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Pittston, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr?
Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr rank among public schools in Pittston?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pittston, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pittston on the city page.
Is Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr a good school?
Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pittston Area Sd?
Besides Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr, Pittston Area Sd also operates Pittston Area Shs (1,055 students), Pittston Area Ms (761 students), and Pittston City Intrmd Ctr (730 students). See the Pittston Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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