How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Central Dauphin SD | Upper Darby SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 12,479 | 12,495 |
| Number of Schools | 19 | 14 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 12.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Central Dauphin SD | Upper Darby SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,380 | $15,392 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.9% | 12.7% |
| State Revenue | 22.6% | 37.4% |
| Local Revenue | 68.5% | 49.9% |
Central Dauphin SD
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Upper Darby SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Central Dauphin SD | Upper Darby SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.4% | 14.2% |
| African American | 20.4% | 45.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.9% | 19.3% |
| Asian | 17.4% | 13.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.7% | 7.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.3% | 97.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Central Dauphin SD | Upper Darby SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 37 | 18 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 454.9:1 | 548.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.5% | 26.2% |
School Types
Central Dauphin SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
Upper Darby SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
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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.