How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Central Bucks SD | Palmerton Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Doylestown, Pennsylvania | Palmerton, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 17,540 | 1,651 |
| Number of Schools | 23 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 12.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Central Bucks SD | Palmerton Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,246 | $22,088 |
| Federal Revenue | 3.8% | 7.2% |
| State Revenue | 20.1% | 36.3% |
| Local Revenue | 76.1% | 56.4% |
Central Bucks SD
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Palmerton Area SD
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Central Bucks SD | Palmerton Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.1% | 87.4% |
| African American | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| Asian | 10.2% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 12.4% | 41.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Central Bucks SD | Palmerton Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 36 | 5 |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 379.1:1 | 305.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.2% | 33.5% |
School Types
Central Bucks SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Palmerton Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.