How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bethel Park SD | Ephrata Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bethel Park, Pennsylvania | Ephrata, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 3,937 | 3,953 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 13.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bethel Park SD | Ephrata Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,188 | $17,692 |
| Federal Revenue | 4.1% | 7.2% |
| State Revenue | 26.4% | 29.0% |
| Local Revenue | 69.5% | 63.7% |
Bethel Park SD
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Ephrata Area SD
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bethel Park SD | Ephrata Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.9% | 74.7% |
| African American | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.3% | 13.6% |
| Asian | 6.2% | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.1% | 48.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bethel Park SD | Ephrata Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 21 | 14 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 308.7:1 | 331.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.3% | 12.6% |
School Types
Bethel Park SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Ephrata Area 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.