How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Erie City SD | Lancaster SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Erie, Pennsylvania | Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 10,100 | 10,075 |
| Number of Schools | 15 | 19 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Erie City SD | Lancaster SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,072 | $22,507 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.9% | 15.5% |
| State Revenue | 54.7% | 47.3% |
| Local Revenue | 25.4% | 37.2% |
Erie City SD
Federal State Local
Lancaster SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Erie City SD | Lancaster SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.1% | 13.1% |
| African American | 31.3% | 16.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% | 60.0% |
| Asian | 6.0% | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 18.8% | 6.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97.8% | 91.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Erie City SD | Lancaster SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 33 | 14 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 472.1:1 | 323.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.1% | 27.9% |
School Types
Erie City SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 13
Lancaster SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 18
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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.