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Galeton Area School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 7 towns

Serves Galeton, Gaines Township, West Branch Township, Hector Township, Pike Township, Abbott Township and Elk Township.

Students
289
Schools
2
Spent per student
$25,386
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
9:1
Debt
$5.2M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Galeton Area School District

  • School Grade B−: better than 46% of Pennsylvania districts
  • Math proficiency 5 pts below the state
  • Spends 17% more per student than the PA average
  • 9 students per teacher
  • Debt of $5.2M, about $18,007 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Progress.

K–2Sara Lindemuth El SchSusquehanna Township School District
3–5Thomas W Holtzman Jr El SchSusquehanna Township School District
6–8Susquehanna Twp MSSusquehanna Township School District
9–12Susquehanna Twp HSSusquehanna Township School District

Test scores vs. PA

2020–21
Math proficiency32%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)90%
State average 87.5% · small group: the state reports 80–100%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$25,386 per student · 17% above PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 62%Support & administration 35%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 46%State 48%Federal 6%

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

Enrollment over time
308’23
289’24

Down 6.2% since 2023.

Students
White 96%Hispanic 1%Black 1%Two or more races 1%Asian <1%

Schools in the district

2 public schools.

Towns served

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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