How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Palmerton Area SD | Spring Cove SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Palmerton, Pennsylvania | Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 1,651 | 1,658 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.6:1 | 13.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Palmerton Area SD | Spring Cove SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,184 | $15,308 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.2% | 10.3% |
| State Revenue | 36.3% | 46.7% |
| Local Revenue | 56.4% | 43.0% |
Palmerton Area SD
Federal State Local
Spring Cove SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Palmerton Area SD | Spring Cove SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.4% | 93.2% |
| African American | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% | 2.9% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.4% | 50.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Palmerton Area SD | Spring Cove SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 315.2:1 | 351.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.7% | 11.6% |
School Types
Palmerton Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Spring Cove 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.