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Mercer Area Elementary School

Mercer Area SD · Mercer County · 301 Lamor Rd, Mercer, PA 16137.0

(724)662-5102

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6/10
#727
Rank 727 out of 1,545
Top 47%
English Language Arts7/10 · #597 · 61st percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #805 · 48th percentile
Science5/10 · #731 · 48th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Mercer Area Elementary sits in the heart of Mercer, a small county-seat town in western Pennsylvania where a tight-knit community feel is very much part of daily life. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with English scores as its relative strength, making it a reasonable fit for families who value a grounded, traditional education in a close community setting. Mercer itself has that classic small-town Pennsylvania charm — county courthouse, local roots, and the kind of place where neighbors know each other — so families drawn to a quieter, community-oriented lifestyle will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

327 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
305 (93%)
Multiple Races
14 (4%)
African American
5 (2%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged165 (50%)
Students with Disabilities113 (35%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

567
Enrollment
43.9
Teachers (FTE)
12.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1326 · 16th percentile

5 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found