South Eastern Sd

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Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania - 6 schools

An equity score of 60/100 ranks South Eastern Sd #207 of 648 districts in Pennsylvania (state average 49). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $19,329 per pupil, South Eastern Sd ranks #162 of 671 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending (Pennsylvania districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,459
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$19,329
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

South Eastern Sd operates 6 public schools serving 2,459 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 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 York County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,329 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 61.6% local, 34.1% state, and 4.2% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 60/100, ranked #207 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 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 287.7:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.0% White, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Stewartstown El Sch, with a diversity index of 21.8/100.

Its largest campus is Kennard-Dale Hs, enrolling 755 students (30% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Fawn Area El Sch, at 249 students, a 3x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Kennard-Dale Hs accounts for 30.3% of all South Eastern Sd student enrollment

That dominant concentration means South Eastern 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

South Eastern Sd school enrollment varies 3.0× across entities

South Eastern Sd school enrollment ranges from 249 students (lowest) to 755 students (highest), a spread of 506 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

South Eastern Sd student-counselor ratio is 288:1 — 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 South Eastern Sd is typically wider than the South Eastern Sd-aggregate figure suggests.

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

South Eastern Sd chronic absenteeism rate is 15.5% — 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 South Eastern Sd is typically wider than the South Eastern 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?

4.2%
Federal
34.1%
State
61.6%
Local

Funding Equity

60
Equity Score
207 / 648
State Rank
49
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in South Eastern Sd.

White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 16.9/100

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

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Stewartstown El Sch 21.8
  2. 2 Kennard-Dale Hs 19.1
  3. 3 South Eastern Ms 19.1
  4. 4 South Eastern Intrmd Sch 18.0
  5. 5 Delta-Peach Bottom El Sch 12.1

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
287.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in South Eastern Sd

School Enrollment
Kennard-Dale Hs
755
Stewartstown El Sch
440
South Eastern Ms
399
South Eastern Intrmd Sch
397
Delta-Peach Bottom El Sch
255
Fawn Area El Sch
249

How South Eastern Sd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Pennsylvania districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Blue Mountain Sd Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Dallas Sd Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
East Pennsboro Area Sd Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Bradford Area Sd Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Big Spring Sd Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to South Eastern 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 South Eastern Sd?

South Eastern Sd has 6 schools, including 1 high, 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 2,459 students.

How much does South Eastern Sd spend per student?

South Eastern Sd spends $19,329 per student. The district has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #207 in Pennsylvania.

What is the demographic composition of South Eastern Sd?

South Eastern Sd students are 91.0% White, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for South Eastern Sd?

South Eastern Sd has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #207 out of 648 districts in Pennsylvania.