How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Columbia Borough SD | Wattsburg Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbia, Pennsylvania | Erie, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 1,249 | 1,256 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Columbia Borough SD | Wattsburg Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,673 | $19,299 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.6% | 9.4% |
| State Revenue | 44.5% | 42.7% |
| Local Revenue | 37.9% | 47.9% |
Columbia Borough SD
Federal State Local
Wattsburg Area SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Columbia Borough SD | Wattsburg Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.5% | 93.8% |
| African American | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.9% | 2.5% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.9% | 2.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.5% | 71.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Columbia Borough SD | Wattsburg Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 8 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 336.5:1 | 368:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.6% | 14.2% |
School Types
Columbia Borough SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Wattsburg 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.