Lewisburg Area Sd

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Lewisburg, Pennsylvania - 4 schools

An equity score of 38/100 ranks Lewisburg Area Sd #430 of 649 districts in Pennsylvania (state average 49). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $17,414 per pupil, Lewisburg Area Sd ranks #397 of 672 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending (Pennsylvania districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,863
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$17,414
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lewisburg Area Sd operates 4 public schools serving 1,863 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 combined, 1 middle, 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 Union County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,414 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 672 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending. See how Pennsylvania compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 67.6% local, 23.7% state, and 8.7% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 38/100, ranked #430 of 649 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (21 AP courses district-wide), a 310.4:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 75.3% White, 9.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.3% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Kelly El Sch, with a diversity index of 46.3/100.

Its largest campus is Lewisburg Hs, enrolling 551 students (30% of the district's total enrollment).

Lewisburg Hs accounts for 29.6% of all Lewisburg Area Sd student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Lewisburg Area Sd-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Lewisburg Area Sd school enrollment varies 2.0× across entities

Lewisburg Area Sd school enrollment ranges from 270 students (lowest) to 551 students (highest), a spread of 281 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

Lewisburg Area Sd student-counselor ratio is 310:1 — 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 Lewisburg Area Sd is typically wider than the Lewisburg Area Sd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Lewisburg Area Sd chronic absenteeism rate is 18.2% — 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 Lewisburg Area Sd is typically wider than the Lewisburg Area Sd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.7%
Federal
23.7%
State
67.6%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
430 / 649
State Rank
49
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Lewisburg Area Sd.

White 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 4.3%
Asian 3.7%
Multiracial 6.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 41.5/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Lewisburg Area Sd's schools, above the Pennsylvania average of 37.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Kelly El Sch 46.3
  2. 2 Lewisburg Hs 41.0
  3. 3 Linntown El Sch 39.6
  4. 4 Donald H Eichhorn Ms 38.9

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
21 AP courses total
310.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Lewisburg Area Sd

School Enrollment
Lewisburg Hs
551
Kelly El Sch
550
Donald H Eichhorn Ms
438
Linntown El Sch
270

How Lewisburg Area Sd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Pennsylvania districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Saint Marys Area Sd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Corry Area Sd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Keystone Oaks Sd Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Fairview Sd Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Sharon City Sd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Lewisburg Area 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 Lewisburg Area Sd?

Lewisburg Area Sd has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 combined, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,863 students.

How much does Lewisburg Area Sd spend per student?

Lewisburg Area Sd spends $17,414 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #430 in Pennsylvania.

What is the demographic composition of Lewisburg Area Sd?

Lewisburg Area Sd students are 75.3% White, 9.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.3% African American, 3.7% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lewisburg Area Sd?

Lewisburg Area Sd has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #430 out of 649 districts in Pennsylvania.