How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Palisades SD | Penns Valley Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Kintnersville, Pennsylvania | Spring Mills, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 1,353 | 1,352 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.1:1 | 13.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Palisades SD | Penns Valley Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $27,789 | $18,094 |
| Federal Revenue | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| State Revenue | 22.1% | 34.4% |
| Local Revenue | 73.9% | 58.6% |
Palisades SD
Federal State Local
Penns Valley Area SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Palisades SD | Penns Valley Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.8% | 95.8% |
| African American | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.7% | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.8% | 40.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Palisades SD | Penns Valley Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 226.2:1 | 215:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.2% | 14.4% |
School Types
Palisades SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Penns Valley Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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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.