How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Esperanza Academy CS | Palmerton Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Palmerton, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 1,630 | 1,651 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 11.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Esperanza Academy CS | Palmerton Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,270 | $17,184 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.6% | 7.2% |
| State Revenue | 1.1% | 36.3% |
| Local Revenue | 77.3% | 56.4% |
Esperanza Academy CS
Federal State Local
Palmerton Area SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Esperanza Academy CS | Palmerton Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.1% | 87.4% |
| African American | 4.7% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 92.2% | 8.8% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 89.2% | 44.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Esperanza Academy CS | Palmerton Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | 5 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 201:1 | 315.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.6% | 15.7% |
School Types
Esperanza Academy CS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Palmerton Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.