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Dallastown Area SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
8
Schools
6,337
Students
$18,115
Per-Pupil Spend
+26% nat'l
34.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-17pp vs nat'l
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Dallastown Area SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 6,337 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,115 is above average for a US public school district. 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 56/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dallastown El SchKG–03184
Leaders Heights El SchKG–03166
Loganville-Springfield El SchKG–03459
Ore Valley El SchKG–03563
York Twp El SchKG–03440
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch04–061,484
Dallastown Area MS07–081,027
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Dallastown Area SHS09–122,014
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,115+26% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
69%
State
25.6%
Local (property tax)
69.5%
Federal
5.0%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (69%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
6,337
Students
35%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score56/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $18,115 per pupil — 26% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dallastown Area SD?
Dallastown Area SD has 8 public schools, serving a total of 6,337 students.
What is the graduation rate for Dallastown Area SD?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Dallastown Area SD spend per student?
Dallastown Area SD spends $18,115 per pupil — 26% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Dallastown Area SD?
35% of students in Dallastown Area SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Dallastown Area SD?
No, Dallastown Area SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Dallastown Area SD serve?
Dallastown Area SD serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Dallastown Area SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Dallastown Area SD is 56/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.