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Easton Area SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
9
Schools
7,990
Students
$25,103
Per-Pupil Spend
+75% nat'l
97.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+45pp vs nat'l
91.0%
Graduation Rate
+4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Easton Area SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 7,990 students across 9 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,103 is above average for a US public school district. 97% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cheston El SchKG–05538
Forks El SchKG–05357
March El SchKG–05268
Palmer El SchKG–05514
Paxinosa El SchKG–05579
Shawnee El SchKG–05602
Tracy El SchKG–05414
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Easton Area MS06–081,874
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Easton Area HS09–122,844
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,103+75% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
28%
65%
State
27.9%
Local (property tax)
64.7%
Federal
7.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (65%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
7,990
Students
97%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.0%
Opportunity Score48/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.0% graduation rate — 4.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $25,103 per pupil — 75% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
97% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Easton Area SD?
Easton Area SD has 9 public schools, serving a total of 7,990 students.
What is the graduation rate for Easton Area SD?
The graduation rate is 91.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Easton Area SD spend per student?
Easton Area SD spends $25,103 per pupil — 75% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Easton Area SD?
97% of students in Easton Area SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Easton Area SD?
No, Easton Area SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Easton Area SD serve?
Easton Area SD serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Easton Area SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Easton Area SD is 48/100. 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.