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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

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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