Council Rock SD

Newtown, Pennsylvania — 14 schools

10,477
Total Enrollment
14
Schools
$26,437
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Council Rock SD operates 14 public schools serving 10,477 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 10 elementary, 2 high, 2 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 10,391 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Bucks County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $26,437 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 76.4% local, 21.2% state, and 2.4% 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 $128,715 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 48/100, ranked #340 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 14 schools offering Advanced Placement (42 AP courses district-wide), a 433.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 10.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 81.2% White, 10.0% Asian, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Council Rock Hs South accounts for 18.5% of all Council Rock SD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Council Rock 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

Council Rock SD school enrollment varies 5.1× across entities

Council Rock SD school enrollment ranges from 376 students (lowest) to 1,921 students (highest), a spread of 1,545 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

Council Rock SD student-counselor ratio is 434:1 — 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

Council Rock SD chronic absenteeism rate is 10.4% — 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?

2.4%
Federal
21.2%
State
76.4%
Local

Funding Equity

48
Equity Score
340 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,397
Studio/mo
$1,520
1 BR/mo
$1,810
2 BR/mo
$2,170
3 BR/mo
$2,423
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$128,715
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 14 schools in Council Rock SD.

White 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 10.0%
Multiracial 3.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 14
Schools with AP
42 AP courses total
433.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Council Rock SD

School Enrollment
Council Rock Hs South
1,921
Council Rock Hs North
1,674
Holland Ms
960
Newtown Ms
833
Goodnoe El Sch
668
Sol Feinstone El Sch
644
Churchville El Sch
558
Newtown El Sch
557
Maureen M Welch El Sch
521
Hillcrest El Sch
478
Holland El Sch
425
Wrightstown El Sch
399
Richboro El Sch
377
Rolling Hills El Sch
376

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Council Rock SD?

Council Rock SD has 14 schools, including 2 high, 2 middle, 10 elementary. Total enrollment is 10,477 students.

How much does Council Rock SD spend per student?

Council Rock SD spends $26,437 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #340 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in Council Rock SD?

The average teacher salary in Council Rock SD is $128,715 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Council Rock SD?

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

What is the demographic composition of Council Rock SD?

Council Rock SD students are 81.2% White, 10.0% Asian, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American, averaged across 14 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Council Rock SD?

Council Rock SD has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #340 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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