General McLane SD

Edinboro, Pennsylvania — 4 schools

2,106
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$18,293
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

General McLane SD operates 4 public schools serving 2,106 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,075 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Erie County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,293 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 43.5% local, 49.1% state, and 7.4% 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 $79,861 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 32/100, ranked #515 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 (10 AP courses district-wide), a 332.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.5% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% African American across the district's schools.

General Mclane Hs accounts for 33.3% of all General McLane SD student enrollment

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

General McLane SD school enrollment varies 2.2× across entities

General McLane SD school enrollment ranges from 319 students (lowest) to 690 students (highest), a spread of 371 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

General McLane SD student-counselor ratio is 332:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within General McLane SD is typically wider than the General McLane SD-aggregate figure suggests.

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

General McLane SD chronic absenteeism rate is 18.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within General McLane SD is typically wider than the General McLane SD-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

7.4%
Federal
49.1%
State
43.5%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
515 / 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 Erie County county, where this district is located.

$836
Studio/mo
$945
1 BR/mo
$1,212
2 BR/mo
$1,499
3 BR/mo
$1,683
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$79,861
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 General McLane SD.

White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 4.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
10 AP courses total
332.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in General McLane SD

School Enrollment
General Mclane Hs
690
James W Parker Ms
652
Edinboro El Sch
414
Mckean El Sch
319

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in General McLane SD?

General McLane SD has 4 schools, including 1 high, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,106 students.

How much does General McLane SD spend per student?

General McLane SD spends $18,293 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #515 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in General McLane SD?

The average teacher salary in General McLane SD is $79,861 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near General McLane SD?

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

What is the demographic composition of General McLane SD?

General McLane SD students are 91.5% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% African American, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for General McLane SD?

General McLane SD has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #515 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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