Spring Cove SD

Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania — 4 schools

1,658
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$16,236
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Spring Cove SD operates 4 public schools serving 1,658 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,568 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Blair County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,236 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 43.0% local, 46.7% state, and 10.3% 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 $68,095 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 31/100, ranked #524 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 329:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 13.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.2% White, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American across the district's schools.

Central Hs accounts for 32.1% of all Spring Cove SD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Spring Cove 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

Spring Cove SD student-counselor ratio is 329:1 — 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 Spring Cove SD is typically wider than the Spring Cove SD-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Spring Cove SD chronic absenteeism rate is 13.7% — 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?

10.3%
Federal
46.7%
State
43.0%
Local

Funding Equity

31
Equity Score
524 / 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 Blair County county, where this district is located.

$802
Studio/mo
$948
1 BR/mo
$1,138
2 BR/mo
$1,458
3 BR/mo
$1,705
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$68,095
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 4 schools in Spring Cove SD.

White 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 0.6%
Multiracial 3.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

329:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Spring Cove SD

School Enrollment
Central Hs
504
Martinsburg El Sch
364
Spring Cove Ms
363
Spring Cove El Sch
337

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Spring Cove SD?

Spring Cove SD has 4 schools, including 1 high, 2 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,658 students.

How much does Spring Cove SD spend per student?

Spring Cove SD spends $16,236 per student. The district has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #524 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in Spring Cove SD?

The average teacher salary in Spring Cove SD is $68,095 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Spring Cove SD?

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

What is the demographic composition of Spring Cove SD?

Spring Cove SD students are 93.2% White, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Spring Cove SD?

Spring Cove SD has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #524 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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