How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Clarion-Limestone Area SD | Independence CS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Strattanville, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 783 | 782 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 11.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Clarion-Limestone Area SD | Independence CS |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,232 | $18,960 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| State Revenue | 55.4% | 1.3% |
| Local Revenue | 33.9% | 78.4% |
Clarion-Limestone Area SD
Federal State Local
Independence CS
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Clarion-Limestone Area SD | Independence CS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.6% | 29.4% |
| African American | 2.0% | 45.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.8% | 19.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.0% | 99.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Clarion-Limestone Area SD | Independence CS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 394.5:1 | 390:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.9% | 19.3% |
School Types
Clarion-Limestone Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Independence CS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
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.