Otto-Eldred Sd

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Duke Center, Pennsylvania - 2 schools

An equity score of 81/100 ranks Otto-Eldred Sd #40 of 648 districts in Pennsylvania (state average 49). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $21,156 per pupil, Otto-Eldred Sd ranks #89 of 671 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending (Pennsylvania districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

539
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$21,156
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Otto-Eldred Sd operates 2 public schools serving 539 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 Mckean County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,156 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 671 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending. See how Pennsylvania compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 18.3% local, 67.4% state, and 14.3% 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 81/100, ranked #40 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 (1 AP courses district-wide), a 272:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 27.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 96.0% White, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Otto-Eldred Jshs, enrolling 273 students (50% of the district's total enrollment).

Otto-Eldred Jshs accounts for 50.2% of all Otto-Eldred Sd student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Otto-Eldred Sd a distant remainder — means Otto-Eldred 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

Otto-Eldred Sd student-counselor ratio is 272:1 — 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 Otto-Eldred Sd is typically wider than the Otto-Eldred Sd-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Otto-Eldred Sd chronic absenteeism rate is 27.8% — 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 Otto-Eldred Sd is typically wider than the Otto-Eldred 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?

14.3%
Federal
67.4%
State
18.3%
Local

Funding Equity

81
Equity Score
40 / 648
State Rank
49
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Otto-Eldred Sd.

White 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
272:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Otto-Eldred Sd

School Enrollment
Otto-Eldred Jshs
273
Otto-Eldred El Sch
271

How Otto-Eldred Sd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Pennsylvania districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Memphis Street Academy Cs @ Jp Jones Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Millville Area Sd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Jefferson County-Dubois Avts Similar size No spending data More locally funded
Wilkinsburg Borough Sd Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Johnsonburg Area Sd Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Otto-Eldred 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 Otto-Eldred Sd?

Otto-Eldred Sd has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 539 students.

How much does Otto-Eldred Sd spend per student?

Otto-Eldred Sd spends $21,156 per student. The district has an equity score of 81/100, ranking #40 in Pennsylvania.

What is the demographic composition of Otto-Eldred Sd?

Otto-Eldred Sd students are 96.0% White, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Otto-Eldred Sd?

Otto-Eldred Sd has an equity score of 81/100, ranking #40 out of 648 districts in Pennsylvania.