How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Allentown City SD | Parkland SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Allentown, Pennsylvania | Allentown, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 15,988 | 9,833 |
| Number of Schools | 21 | 12 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 14.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Allentown City SD | Parkland SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,939 | $18,887 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.3% | 5.4% |
| State Revenue | 52.7% | 18.1% |
| Local Revenue | 29.0% | 76.5% |
Allentown City SD
Federal State Local
Parkland SD
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Allentown City SD | Parkland SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.9% | 56.2% |
| African American | 11.0% | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73.6% | 20.2% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 13.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 8.4% | 5.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.8% | 31.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Allentown City SD | Parkland SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | 27 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 371.1:1 | 441.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.3% | 8.6% |
School Types
Allentown City SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 21
Parkland SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
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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.