Stroudsburg Area SD

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania — 7 schools

4,531
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$24,533
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Stroudsburg Area SD operates 7 public schools serving 4,531 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 elementary, 1 high, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,361 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Monroe County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,533 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 61.6% local, 29.6% state, and 8.8% 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 $109,265 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 63/100, ranked #176 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 7 schools offering Advanced Placement (13 AP courses district-wide), a 280.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 51.4% White, 25.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% African American across the district's schools.

Stroudsburg Hs accounts for 27.4% of all Stroudsburg Area SD student enrollment

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

Stroudsburg Area SD school enrollment varies 5.6× across entities

Stroudsburg Area SD school enrollment ranges from 215 students (lowest) to 1,196 students (highest), a spread of 981 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

Stroudsburg Area SD student-counselor ratio is 281:1 — 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 Stroudsburg Area SD is typically wider than the Stroudsburg Area SD-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Stroudsburg Area SD chronic absenteeism rate is 22.6% — 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 Stroudsburg Area SD is typically wider than the Stroudsburg Area 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?

8.8%
Federal
29.6%
State
61.6%
Local

Funding Equity

63
Equity Score
176 / 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 Monroe County county, where this district is located.

$1,085
Studio/mo
$1,165
1 BR/mo
$1,529
2 BR/mo
$1,974
3 BR/mo
$2,203
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$109,265
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 7 schools in Stroudsburg Area SD.

White 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
African American 18.0%
Asian 3.3%
Multiracial 1.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 7
Schools with AP
13 AP courses total
280.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Stroudsburg Area SD

School Enrollment
Stroudsburg Hs
1,196
Stroudsburg Ms
1,015
Stroudsburg Jhs
721
Chipperfield El Sch
681
Hamilton Twp El Sch
305
B F Morey El Sch
228
Arlington Heights El Sch
215

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Stroudsburg Area SD?

Stroudsburg Area SD has 7 schools, including 1 high, 5 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 4,531 students.

How much does Stroudsburg Area SD spend per student?

Stroudsburg Area SD spends $24,533 per student. The district has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #176 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in Stroudsburg Area SD?

The average teacher salary in Stroudsburg Area SD is $109,265 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Stroudsburg Area SD?

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

What is the demographic composition of Stroudsburg Area SD?

Stroudsburg Area SD students are 51.4% White, 25.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% African American, 3.3% Asian, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Stroudsburg Area SD?

Stroudsburg Area SD has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #176 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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