North Penn SD

Lansdale, Pennsylvania — 17 schools

12,912
Total Enrollment
17
Schools
$22,188
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Penn SD operates 17 public schools serving 12,912 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 13 elementary, 3 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 12,817 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Montgomery County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,188 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 75.6% local, 18.8% state, and 5.6% 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 $116,610 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 45/100, ranked #372 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 17 schools offering Advanced Placement (32 AP courses district-wide), a 371.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 8.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 52.2% White, 20.6% Asian, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

North Penn Shs accounts for 24.7% of all North Penn SD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means North Penn SD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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 Penn SD school enrollment varies 11× across entities

North Penn SD school enrollment ranges from 291 students (lowest) to 3,165 students (highest), a spread of 2,874 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. 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

North Penn SD student-counselor ratio is 371:1 — 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

North Penn SD chronic absenteeism rate is 8.4% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.6%
Federal
18.8%
State
75.6%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
372 / 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 Montgomery County county, where this district is located.

$1,397
Studio/mo
$1,520
1 BR/mo
$1,810
2 BR/mo
$2,170
3 BR/mo
$2,423
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$116,610
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 17 schools in North Penn SD.

White 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
African American 8.3%
Asian 20.6%
Multiracial 8.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 17
Schools with AP
32 AP courses total
371.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
8.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in North Penn SD

School Enrollment
North Penn Shs
3,165
Penndale Ms
1,171
Pennfield Ms
865
Pennbrook Ms
767
Gwyn-Nor El Sch
663
Knapp El Sch
633
Montgomery El Sch
611
Gwynedd Square El Sch
610
Kulp El Sch
583
Walton Farm El Sch
566
Oak Park El Sch
526
Bridle Path El Sch
508
Hatfield El Sch
501
North Wales El Sch
484
General Nash El Sch
465
Inglewood El Sch
408
York Avenue El Sch
291

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Penn SD?

North Penn SD has 17 schools, including 1 high, 3 other, 13 elementary. Total enrollment is 12,912 students.

How much does North Penn SD spend per student?

North Penn SD spends $22,188 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #372 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in North Penn SD?

The average teacher salary in North Penn SD is $116,610 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near North Penn SD?

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

What is the demographic composition of North Penn SD?

North Penn SD students are 52.2% White, 20.6% Asian, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.3% African American, averaged across 17 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Penn SD?

North Penn SD has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #372 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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