How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Abington SD | Lower Merion SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Abington, Pennsylvania | Ardmore, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 8,543 | 8,523 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 11 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 11.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Abington SD | Lower Merion SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,939 | $31,409 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.0% | 2.3% |
| State Revenue | 22.1% | 14.1% |
| Local Revenue | 72.9% | 83.7% |
Abington SD
Federal State Local
Lower Merion SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Abington SD | Lower Merion SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.7% | 63.6% |
| African American | 17.2% | 8.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% | 6.4% |
| Asian | 7.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.9% | 9.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.1% | 15.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Abington SD | Lower Merion SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 29 | 47 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 1749.4:1 | 352.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.7% | 8.0% |
School Types
Abington SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Lower Merion SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.