How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Methacton SD | William Penn SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Eagleville, Pennsylvania | Lansdowne, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 4,584 | 4,623 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 11 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 16.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Methacton SD | William Penn SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,703 | $20,485 |
| Federal Revenue | 1.3% | 11.4% |
| State Revenue | 19.5% | 43.1% |
| Local Revenue | 79.3% | 45.5% |
Methacton SD
Federal State Local
William Penn SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Methacton SD | William Penn SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.2% | 4.1% |
| African American | 5.0% | 83.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% | 4.8% |
| Asian | 15.5% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.9% | 98.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Methacton SD | William Penn SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 368.6:1 | 329.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.6% | 37.5% |
School Types
Methacton SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
William Penn SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 10
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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.