North Schuylkill SD

Ashland, Pennsylvania — 2 schools

2,098
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,448
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Schuylkill SD operates 2 public schools serving 2,098 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,067 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Schuylkill County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,448 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 38.6% local, 49.9% state, and 11.5% 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 $69,953 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 29/100, ranked #539 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 (7 AP courses district-wide), a 699.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 40.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 81.2% White, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% African American across the district's schools.

North Schuylkill Elem Sch accounts for 51.5% of all North Schuylkill SD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means North Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill SD has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 50.5% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

North Schuylkill SD student-counselor ratio is 699:1 — 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 Schuylkill SD chronic absenteeism rate is 40.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

11.5%
Federal
49.9%
State
38.6%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
539 / 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 Schuylkill County county, where this district is located.

$727
Studio/mo
$786
1 BR/mo
$1,030
2 BR/mo
$1,341
3 BR/mo
$1,409
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$69,953
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 Schuylkill SD.

White 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
African American 2.0%
Multiracial 3.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
7 AP courses total
699.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
40.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in North Schuylkill SD

School Enrollment
North Schuylkill Elem Sch
1,064
North Schuylkill Jshs
1,003

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Schuylkill SD?

North Schuylkill SD has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 2,098 students.

How much does North Schuylkill SD spend per student?

North Schuylkill SD spends $16,448 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #539 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in North Schuylkill SD?

The average teacher salary in North Schuylkill SD is $69,953 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near North Schuylkill SD?

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

What is the demographic composition of North Schuylkill SD?

North Schuylkill SD students are 81.2% White, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Schuylkill SD?

North Schuylkill SD has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #539 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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