How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Big Spring SD | Pottsville Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newville, Pennsylvania | Pottsville, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 2,420 | 2,408 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.2:1 | 14.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Big Spring SD | Pottsville Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,795 | $14,814 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| State Revenue | 31.4% | 48.0% |
| Local Revenue | 60.2% | 41.6% |
Big Spring SD
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Pottsville Area SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Big Spring SD | Pottsville Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.7% | 67.6% |
| African American | 0.5% | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.9% | 19.0% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.4% | 62.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Big Spring SD | Pottsville Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | 12 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.8% | 25.5% |
School Types
Big Spring SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Pottsville Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.