- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Birdsboro, PA
Daniel Boone Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Daniel Boone Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420729004810
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daniel Boone Area Hs earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Birdsboro · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Daniel Boone Area Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Boone Area Hs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Birdsboro, PA.
School address
District: Daniel Boone Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420729004810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Daniel Boone Area Hs shrank from 1,037 students in 2022-23 to 972 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 77.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 420729004810 · Birdsboro, PA High · MID · TRAD
940 enr · 14.5:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Daniel Boone Area Ms (884 students)
Daniel Boone Area Hs shrank from 1,037 students in 2022-23 to 972 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 77.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Daniel Boone Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Daniel Boone Area Hs
940 students
- Daniel Boone A
Daniel Boone Area Ms
884 students
- Daniel Boone A
Daniel Boone Area Intermediate Cntr
648 students
- Daniel Boone A
Daniel Boone Area Primary Ctr
392 students
What this shows Daniel Boone Area Hs reports 940 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daniel Boone Area Hs compares
Daniel Boone Area Hs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 43% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 940 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
940
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,229
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
150
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Daniel Boone Area Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Daniel Boone Area Sd reports $16,229 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daniel Boone Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Boone Area Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daniel Boone Area Intermediate Cntr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daniel Boone Area Primary Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daniel Boone Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~940 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daniel Boone Area Hs
How many students attend Daniel Boone Area Hs?
Daniel Boone Area Hs has 940 students enrolled. It is a high school in Birdsboro, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,037 (2022-23) → 972 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Boone Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Boone Area Hs is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daniel Boone Area Hs?
33.2% of students at Daniel Boone Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daniel Boone Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Daniel Boone Area Hs is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Birdsboro, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daniel Boone Area Hs?
Daniel Boone Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Daniel Boone Area Hs rank among public schools in Birdsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Boone Area Hs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Birdsboro, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Daniel Boone Area Sd?
Besides Daniel Boone Area Hs, Daniel Boone Area Sd also operates Daniel Boone Area Ms (884 students), Daniel Boone Area Intermediate Cntr (648 students), and Daniel Boone Area Primary Ctr (392 students). See the Daniel Boone Area Sd district page for the complete list.