How do these districts compare?
| Metric | North Penn SD | Upper Darby SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lansdale, Pennsylvania | Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 12,912 | 12,495 |
| Number of Schools | 17 | 14 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 12.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | North Penn SD | Upper Darby SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,806 | $15,392 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.6% | 12.7% |
| State Revenue | 18.8% | 37.4% |
| Local Revenue | 75.6% | 49.9% |
North Penn SD
Federal State Local
Upper Darby SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | North Penn SD | Upper Darby SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.2% | 14.2% |
| African American | 8.3% | 45.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% | 19.3% |
| Asian | 20.6% | 13.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.0% | 7.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.2% | 97.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | North Penn SD | Upper Darby SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 32 | 18 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 355.4:1 | 548.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.0% | 26.2% |
School Types
North Penn SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
Upper Darby SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
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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.