How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Norristown Area SD | Wilkes-Barre Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Norristown, Pennsylvania | Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 7,805 | 7,820 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 20.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Norristown Area SD | Wilkes-Barre Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,785 | $12,924 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.2% | 16.8% |
| State Revenue | 22.3% | 37.4% |
| Local Revenue | 62.4% | 45.8% |
Norristown Area SD
Federal State Local
Wilkes-Barre Area SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Norristown Area SD | Wilkes-Barre Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.9% | 27.2% |
| African American | 28.8% | 13.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51.3% | 51.1% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 94.0% | 97.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Norristown Area SD | Wilkes-Barre Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | 13 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 388.4:1 | 701.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.2% | 35.3% |
School Types
Norristown Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 12
Wilkes-Barre Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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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.