North Clarion County Sd

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Tionesta, Pennsylvania - 2 schools

An equity score of 62/100 ranks North Clarion County Sd #193 of 648 districts in Pennsylvania (state average 49). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $16,744 per pupil, North Clarion County Sd ranks #388 of 671 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending (Pennsylvania districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

608
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,744
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Clarion County Sd operates 2 public schools serving 608 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined 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 Clarion County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,744 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 671 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending. See how Pennsylvania compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 34.6% local, 51.7% state, and 13.7% 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 62/100, ranked #193 of 648 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 313.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 97.7% White, 0.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is North Clarion Co El Sch, enrolling 334 students (53% of the district's total enrollment).

North Clarion Co El Sch accounts for 53.3% of all North Clarion County Sd student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of North Clarion County Sd a distant remainder — means North Clarion County Sd-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

North Clarion County Sd student-counselor ratio is 314:1 — 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 North Clarion County Sd is typically wider than the North Clarion County Sd-aggregate figure suggests.

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

North Clarion County Sd chronic absenteeism rate is 20.2% — 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 North Clarion County Sd is typically wider than the North Clarion County 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?

13.7%
Federal
51.7%
State
34.6%
Local

Funding Equity

62
Equity Score
193 / 648
State Rank
49
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in North Clarion County Sd.

White 97.7%
Multiracial 1.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
313.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in North Clarion County Sd

School Enrollment
North Clarion Co El Sch
334
North Clarion Co Jshs
293

How North Clarion County Sd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Pennsylvania districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Blacklick Valley Sd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Columbia-Montour Avts Similar size No spending data More locally funded
Mastery Chs-Lenfest Campus Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Perseus House Cs of Excellence Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Weatherly Area Sd Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to North Clarion County 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 North Clarion County Sd?

North Clarion County Sd has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 608 students.

How much does North Clarion County Sd spend per student?

North Clarion County Sd spends $16,744 per student. The district has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #193 in Pennsylvania.

What is the demographic composition of North Clarion County Sd?

North Clarion County Sd students are 97.7% White, 0.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Clarion County Sd?

North Clarion County Sd has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #193 out of 648 districts in Pennsylvania.