How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Palmyra Area SD | Shippensburg Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Palmyra, Pennsylvania | Shippensburg, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 3,531 | 3,529 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 15.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Palmyra Area SD | Shippensburg Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,663 | $14,925 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.5% | 9.3% |
| State Revenue | 26.9% | 33.2% |
| Local Revenue | 65.6% | 57.5% |
Palmyra Area SD
Federal State Local
Shippensburg Area SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Palmyra Area SD | Shippensburg Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75.4% | 72.5% |
| African American | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Asian | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 30.5% | 53.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Palmyra Area SD | Shippensburg Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | 16 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 346.7:1 | 427.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.0% | 14.7% |
School Types
Palmyra Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Shippensburg Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.