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South Eastern School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 8 towns

Serves Hopewell, Peach Bottom, Fawn, East Hopewell, Stewartstown, Delta, Cross Roads and Fawn Grove.

Students
2,495
Schools
6
Spent per student
$20,390
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
12:1
Debt
$27.1M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about South Eastern School District

  • School Grade A−: better than 78% of Pennsylvania districts
  • Graduation rate (4-year) 9 pts above the state
  • Spends 6% less per student than the PA average
  • 12 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 6.3% since 2020
  • Debt of $27.1M, about $10,879 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Queens Gate.

K–35 elementary schoolsDallastown Area School District
7–8Dallastown Area MSDallastown Area School District
9–12Dallastown Area SHSDallastown Area School District

Test scores vs. PA

2020–21
Math proficiency41%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)96%
State average 87.5%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$20,390 per student · 6% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 62%Support & administration 35%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 61%State 36%Federal 4%

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

Enrollment over time
2,347’20
2,439’21
2,449’22
2,454’23
2,495’24

Up 6.3% since 2020.

Students
White 90%Hispanic 3%Two or more races 3%Black 2%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

6 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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