Glendale Sd

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Flinton, Pennsylvania - 2 schools

An equity score of 91/100 ranks Glendale Sd #11 of 649 districts in Pennsylvania (state average 49). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $20,738 per pupil, Glendale Sd ranks #140 of 672 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending (Pennsylvania districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

667
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$20,738
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Glendale Sd operates 2 public schools serving 667 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Cambria County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,738 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 672 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending. See how Pennsylvania compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 26.2% local, 65.6% state, and 8.1% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 91/100, ranked #11 of 649 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 322:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 23.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 96.4% White, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Glendale Jshs, enrolling 340 students (53% of the district's total enrollment).

Glendale Jshs accounts for 51.0% of all Glendale Sd student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Glendale Sd a distant remainder — means Glendale Sd-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Glendale Sd reports 94.9% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is above 87.5%, so economic need is widespread across the measured student population. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Glendale Sd student-counselor ratio is 322:1 — 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 Glendale Sd is typically wider than the Glendale Sd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Glendale Sd chronic absenteeism rate is 23.6% — 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 Glendale Sd is typically wider than the Glendale Sd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.1%
Federal
65.6%
State
26.2%
Local

Funding Equity

91
Equity Score
11 / 649
State Rank
49
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Glendale Sd.

White 96.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Multiracial 1.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
322:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Glendale Sd

School Enrollment
Glendale Jshs
340
Glendale El Sch
304

How Glendale Sd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Pennsylvania districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Sankofa Freedom Academy Cs Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Keystone Academy Cs Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Northeast Bradford Sd Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
West Greene Sd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Mastery Cs-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary Similar size Lower spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Glendale Sd's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Glendale Sd?

Glendale Sd has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 667 students.

How much does Glendale Sd spend per student?

Glendale Sd spends $20,738 per student. The district has an equity score of 91/100, ranking #11 in Pennsylvania.

What is the demographic composition of Glendale Sd?

Glendale Sd students are 96.4% White, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Glendale Sd?

Glendale Sd has an equity score of 91/100, ranking #11 out of 649 districts in Pennsylvania.