How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Chestnut Ridge SD | Southern Columbia Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fishertown, Pennsylvania | Catawissa, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 1,236 | 1,235 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.9:1 | 12.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Chestnut Ridge SD | Southern Columbia Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,125 | $16,798 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.2% | 4.7% |
| State Revenue | 60.0% | 36.3% |
| Local Revenue | 30.8% | 59.0% |
Chestnut Ridge SD
Federal State Local
Southern Columbia Area SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Chestnut Ridge SD | Southern Columbia Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 94.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.5% | 32.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Chestnut Ridge SD | Southern Columbia Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 405.7:1 | 350.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.4% | 13.1% |
School Types
Chestnut Ridge SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Southern Columbia Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.