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East Pennsboro Area School District

Public school districtGrades K–12

Serves East Pennsboro.

Students
2,567
Schools
4
Spent per student
$14,930
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
14:1
Debt
$48.0M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about East Pennsboro Area School District

  • School Grade B−: better than 48% of Pennsylvania districts
  • Math proficiency 7 pts below the state
  • Spends 31% less per student than the PA average
  • 14 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 6.7% since 2020
  • Debt of $48.0M, about $18,700 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Hershey.

K–1Hershey Early Childhood CtrDerry Township School District
2–3Hershey Primary El SchDerry Township School District
6–8Hershey MSDerry Township School District
9–12Hershey HSDerry Township School District

Test scores vs. PA

2020–21
Math proficiency30%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 87.5%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$14,930 per student · 31% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 63%Support & administration 32%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 65%State 29%Federal 5%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
2,405’20
2,471’21
2,470’22
2,556’23
2,567’24

Up 6.7% since 2020.

Students
White 61%Hispanic 12%Two or more races 9%Asian 9%Black 9%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

4 public schools.

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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