East Lycoming SD

Hughesville, Pennsylvania — 4 schools

1,613
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$16,516
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

East Lycoming SD operates 4 public schools serving 1,613 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,601 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lycoming County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,516 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 42.3% local, 52.2% state, and 5.5% 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 $77,022 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 25/100, ranked #575 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (13 AP courses district-wide), a 458.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 30.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.7% White, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Hughesville Jshs accounts for 45.5% of all East Lycoming SD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means East Lycoming SD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

East Lycoming SD school enrollment varies 5.2× across entities

East Lycoming SD school enrollment ranges from 139 students (lowest) to 728 students (highest), a spread of 589 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

East Lycoming SD student-counselor ratio is 459:1 — 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

East Lycoming SD chronic absenteeism rate is 30.6% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

5.5%
Federal
52.2%
State
42.3%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
575 / 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 Lycoming County county, where this district is located.

$824
Studio/mo
$995
1 BR/mo
$1,195
2 BR/mo
$1,586
3 BR/mo
$1,737
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$77,022
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 4 schools in East Lycoming SD.

White 95.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Multiracial 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
13 AP courses total
458.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
30.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in East Lycoming SD

School Enrollment
Hughesville Jshs
728
Joseph C Ashkar El Sch
553
Carl G Renn El Sch
181
George a Ferrell El Sch
139

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in East Lycoming SD?

East Lycoming SD has 4 schools, including 3 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,613 students.

How much does East Lycoming SD spend per student?

East Lycoming SD spends $16,516 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #575 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in East Lycoming SD?

The average teacher salary in East Lycoming SD is $77,022 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near East Lycoming SD?

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

What is the demographic composition of East Lycoming SD?

East Lycoming SD students are 95.7% White, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for East Lycoming SD?

East Lycoming SD has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #575 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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