United SD

Armagh, Pennsylvania — 2 schools

895
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$23,186
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

United SD operates 2 public schools serving 895 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 856 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Indiana County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,186 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 26.2% local, 63.8% state, and 10.0% 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 $106,605 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 73/100, ranked #94 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 428:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 33.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 96.2% White, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian across the district's schools.

United El Sch accounts for 53.2% of all United SD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means United SD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

United SD student-counselor ratio is 428:1 — 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

United SD chronic absenteeism rate is 33.6% — 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?

10.0%
Federal
63.8%
State
26.2%
Local

Funding Equity

73
Equity Score
94 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Indiana County county, where this district is located.

$763
Studio/mo
$851
1 BR/mo
$981
2 BR/mo
$1,329
3 BR/mo
$1,510
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$106,605
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 United SD.

White 96.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 1.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
7 AP courses total
428:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
33.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in United SD

School Enrollment
United El Sch
455
United Jshs
401

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in United SD?

United SD has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 895 students.

How much does United SD spend per student?

United SD spends $23,186 per student. The district has an equity score of 73/100, ranking #94 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in United SD?

The average teacher salary in United SD is $106,605 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near United SD?

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

What is the demographic composition of United SD?

United SD students are 96.2% White, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for United SD?

United SD has an equity score of 73/100, ranking #94 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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