How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Armstrong SD | Mechanicsburg Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Kittanning, Pennsylvania | Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 4,553 | 4,555 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.7:1 | 13.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Armstrong SD | Mechanicsburg Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,797 | $16,032 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.8% | 5.5% |
| State Revenue | 52.3% | 23.5% |
| Local Revenue | 36.8% | 71.0% |
Armstrong SD
Federal State Local
Mechanicsburg Area SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Armstrong SD | Mechanicsburg Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 68.4% |
| African American | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.0% | 7.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 7.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 36.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Armstrong SD | Mechanicsburg Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | 16 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 704.6:1 | 292.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.1% | 14.3% |
School Types
Armstrong SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
Mechanicsburg Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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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.