How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Marple Newtown SD | Shaler Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newtown Square, Pennsylvania | Glenshaw, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 3,847 | 3,843 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 12.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Marple Newtown SD | Shaler Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,258 | $20,908 |
| Federal Revenue | 4.3% | 7.0% |
| State Revenue | 15.6% | 30.0% |
| Local Revenue | 80.2% | 63.0% |
Marple Newtown SD
Federal State Local
Shaler Area SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Marple Newtown SD | Shaler Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77.5% | 86.3% |
| African American | 2.4% | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.5% | 3.7% |
| Asian | 11.4% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 5.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.7% | 33.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Marple Newtown SD | Shaler Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 21 | 12 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 357.7:1 | 273.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 2.8% | 5.2% |
School Types
Marple Newtown SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Shaler 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.