North East Sd

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North East, Pennsylvania - 4 schools

An equity score of 34/100 ranks North East Sd #481 of 648 districts in Pennsylvania (state average 49). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,107 per pupil, North East Sd ranks #557 of 671 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending (Pennsylvania districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,514
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$15,107
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North East Sd operates 4 public schools serving 1,514 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle 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 Erie County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,107 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 31.7% local, 51.3% state, and 17.0% 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 34/100, ranked #481 of 648 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 (16 AP courses district-wide), a 349.9:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 19.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.6% White, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is North East Intrmd El, with a diversity index of 21.5/100.

Its largest campus is North East Intrmd El, enrolling 589 students (34% of the district's total enrollment).

North East Intrmd El accounts for 33.7% of all North East Sd student enrollment

That dominant concentration means North East 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

North East Sd student-counselor ratio is 350:1 — 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 East Sd is typically wider than the North East Sd-aggregate figure suggests.

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

North East Sd chronic absenteeism rate is 19.9% — 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 East Sd is typically wider than the North East 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?

17.0%
Federal
51.3%
State
31.7%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
481 / 648
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 North East Sd.

White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 1.3%
Multiracial 4.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 19.3/100

Average Simpson diversity index across North East Sd's schools, below the Pennsylvania average of 37.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 North East Intrmd El 21.5
  2. 2 North East Ms 20.7
  3. 3 North East Hs 15.8

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
16 AP courses total
349.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in North East Sd

School Enrollment
North East Intrmd El
589
North East Hs
521
North East Ms
322
Earle C Davis Primary
315

How North East Sd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Pennsylvania districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Colonial Iu 20 Similar size No spending data More locally funded
Towanda Area Sd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Bald Eagle Area Sd Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Ellwood City Area Sd Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Penn Cambria Sd Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to North East 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 East Sd?

North East Sd has 4 schools, including 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,514 students.

How much does North East Sd spend per student?

North East Sd spends $15,107 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #481 in Pennsylvania.

What is the demographic composition of North East Sd?

North East Sd students are 89.6% White, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North East Sd?

North East Sd has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #481 out of 648 districts in Pennsylvania.