- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fawn Grove, PA
Kennard-Dale Hs
Federal NCES profile for Kennard-Dale Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422217004602
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennard-Dale Hs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Fawn Grove · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennard-Dale Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennard-Dale Hs ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Fawn Grove, PA.
School address
District: South Eastern Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422217004602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Kennard-Dale Hs held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 58.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 422217004602 · Fawn Grove, PA High · MID · TRAD
755 enr · 12.8:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Stewartstown El Sch (440 students)
Kennard-Dale Hs held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 58.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Kennard-Dale Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kennard-Dale Hs
755 students
- Stewartstown E
Stewartstown El Sch
440 students
- South Eastern
South Eastern Ms
399 students
- South Eastern
South Eastern Intrmd Sch
397 students
- Delta-Peach Bo 255
Delta-Peach Bottom El Sch
255 students
- Fawn Area El S 249
Fawn Area El Sch
249 students
What this shows Kennard-Dale Hs reports 755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennard-Dale Hs compares
Kennard-Dale Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 54% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$19,702
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Kennard-Dale Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Eastern Sd reports $19,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kennard-Dale Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewartstown El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Eastern Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Eastern Intrmd Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delta-Peach Bottom El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fawn Area El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennard-Dale Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~755 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kennard-Dale Hs
How many students attend Kennard-Dale Hs?
Kennard-Dale Hs has 755 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fawn Grove, PA. CCD year-over-year: 713 (2022-23) → 728 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennard-Dale Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennard-Dale Hs is 12.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennard-Dale Hs?
26.8% of students at Kennard-Dale Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennard-Dale Hs?
The largest demographic group at Kennard-Dale Hs is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Fawn Grove, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennard-Dale Hs?
Kennard-Dale Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Kennard-Dale Hs rank among public schools in Fawn Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennard-Dale Hs ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Fawn Grove, 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 South Eastern Sd?
Besides Kennard-Dale Hs, South Eastern Sd also operates Stewartstown El Sch (440 students), South Eastern Ms (399 students), and South Eastern Intrmd Sch (397 students). See the South Eastern Sd district page for the complete list.