Western Beaver County Sd

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Midland, Pennsylvania - 2 schools

An equity score of 59/100 ranks Western Beaver County Sd #226 of 648 districts in Pennsylvania (state average 49). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $16,972 per pupil, Western Beaver County Sd ranks #366 of 671 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending (Pennsylvania districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

725
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,972
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Western Beaver County Sd operates 2 public schools serving 725 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 Beaver County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,972 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 671 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending. See how Pennsylvania compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 33.3% local, 61.5% state, and 5.2% 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 59/100, ranked #226 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 (2 AP courses district-wide), a 331:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 10.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.8% White, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Western Beaver Co Jshs, enrolling 359 students (54% of the district's total enrollment).

Western Beaver Co Jshs accounts for 49.5% of all Western Beaver County Sd student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Western Beaver County Sd a distant remainder — means Western Beaver County 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

Western Beaver County Sd student-counselor ratio is 331:1 — 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 Western Beaver County Sd is typically wider than the Western Beaver County Sd-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Western Beaver County Sd chronic absenteeism rate is 10.0% — 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?

5.2%
Federal
61.5%
State
33.3%
Local

Funding Equity

59
Equity Score
226 / 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 2 schools in Western Beaver County Sd.

White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 1.1%
Multiracial 6.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
331:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Western Beaver County Sd

School Enrollment
Western Beaver Co Jshs
359
Fairview El Sch
303

How Western Beaver County Sd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Pennsylvania districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Rochester Area Sd Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Berlin Brothersvalley Sd Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Penns Manor Area Sd Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Universal Creighton Cs Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Union Area Sd Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Western Beaver County 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 Western Beaver County Sd?

Western Beaver County Sd has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 725 students.

How much does Western Beaver County Sd spend per student?

Western Beaver County Sd spends $16,972 per student. The district has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #226 in Pennsylvania.

What is the demographic composition of Western Beaver County Sd?

Western Beaver County Sd students are 90.8% White, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Western Beaver County Sd?

Western Beaver County Sd has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #226 out of 648 districts in Pennsylvania.