Boyertown Area SD

Boyertown, Pennsylvania — 9 schools

6,652
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$17,950
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Boyertown Area SD operates 9 public schools serving 6,652 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 6,300 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Berks County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,950 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 68.2% local, 26.4% state, and 5.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $83,728 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 20/100, ranked #603 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 9 schools offering Advanced Placement (12 AP courses district-wide), a 405.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 5.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 84.0% White, 6.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.2% African American across the district's schools.

Boyertown Area Shs accounts for 32.6% of all Boyertown Area SD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Boyertown Area SD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Boyertown Area SD school enrollment varies 8.8× across entities

Boyertown Area SD school enrollment ranges from 234 students (lowest) to 2,052 students (highest), a spread of 1,818 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Boyertown Area SD student-counselor ratio is 406:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Boyertown Area SD chronic absenteeism rate is 5.5% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.4%
Federal
26.4%
State
68.2%
Local

Funding Equity

20
Equity Score
603 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Berks County county, where this district is located.

$1,086
Studio/mo
$1,237
1 BR/mo
$1,575
2 BR/mo
$1,937
3 BR/mo
$2,085
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$83,728
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 9 schools in Boyertown Area SD.

White 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.3%
Multiracial 3.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 9
Schools with AP
12 AP courses total
405.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
5.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Boyertown Area SD

School Enrollment
Boyertown Area Shs
2,052
Boyertown Area Ms-East
841
Boyertown Area Ms-West
668
Boyertown El Sch
632
New Hanover-Upper Frederick El
606
Gilbertsville El Sch
517
Washington El Sch
479
Earl El Sch
271
Colebrookdale El Sch
234

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Boyertown Area SD?

Boyertown Area SD has 9 schools, including 1 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary, 2 other. Total enrollment is 6,652 students.

How much does Boyertown Area SD spend per student?

Boyertown Area SD spends $17,950 per student. The district has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #603 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in Boyertown Area SD?

The average teacher salary in Boyertown Area SD is $83,728 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Boyertown Area SD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Berks County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Boyertown Area SD?

Boyertown Area SD students are 84.0% White, 6.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.2% African American, 2.3% Asian, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Boyertown Area SD?

Boyertown Area SD has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #603 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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