North Clarion County SD

Tionesta, Pennsylvania — 2 schools

608
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$20,450
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Clarion County SD operates 2 public schools serving 608 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 627 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Clarion County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,450 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 34.6% local, 51.7% state, and 13.7% 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 $75,600 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 62/100, ranked #205 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 313.5:1 student-counselor ratio, 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.

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

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means North Clarion County SD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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
205 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Clarion County county, where this district is located.

$757
Studio/mo
$762
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,182
3 BR/mo
$1,632
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$75,600
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 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

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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 other. Total enrollment is 608 students.

How much does North Clarion County SD spend per student?

North Clarion County SD spends $20,450 per student. The district has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #205 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in North Clarion County SD?

The average teacher salary in North Clarion County SD is $75,600 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near North Clarion County SD?

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

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 #205 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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