Mohawk Area SD

New Castle, Pennsylvania — 3 schools

1,462
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$16,889
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mohawk Area SD operates 3 public schools serving 1,462 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,444 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lawrence County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,889 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 31.4% local, 59.5% state, and 9.1% 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 $84,166 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 30/100, ranked #530 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (4 AP courses district-wide), a 371.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.6% White, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American across the district's schools.

Mohawk El Sch accounts for 49.1% of all Mohawk Area SD student enrollment

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

Mohawk Area SD school enrollment varies 2.2× across entities

Mohawk Area SD school enrollment ranges from 329 students (lowest) to 709 students (highest), a spread of 380 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

Mohawk Area SD student-counselor ratio is 372:1 — 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

Mohawk Area SD chronic absenteeism rate is 21.6% — 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 Mohawk Area SD is typically wider than the Mohawk Area 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?

9.1%
Federal
59.5%
State
31.4%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
530 / 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 Lawrence County county, where this district is located.

$705
Studio/mo
$780
1 BR/mo
$1,023
2 BR/mo
$1,423
3 BR/mo
$1,610
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$84,166
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 3 schools in Mohawk Area SD.

White 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Multiracial 3.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
4 AP courses total
371.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Mohawk Area SD

School Enrollment
Mohawk El Sch
709
Mohawk Shs
406
Mohawk Jhs
329

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mohawk Area SD?

Mohawk Area SD has 3 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,462 students.

How much does Mohawk Area SD spend per student?

Mohawk Area SD spends $16,889 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #530 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in Mohawk Area SD?

The average teacher salary in Mohawk Area SD is $84,166 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Mohawk Area SD?

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

What is the demographic composition of Mohawk Area SD?

Mohawk Area SD students are 94.6% White, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Mohawk Area SD?

Mohawk Area SD has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #530 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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