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Erie City SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
15
Schools
10,061
Students
$24,344
Per-Pupil Spend
+70% nat'l
99.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
75.2%
Graduation Rate
-11.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Erie City SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 10,061 students across 15 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 75.2% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $24,344 is above average for a US public school district. 100% 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 46/100.

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All Schools (15)
Elementary Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Diehl SchPK–05474
Edison El SchPK–05419
Grover Cleveland El SchPK–05554
Harding SchPK–05590
Jefferson El SchPK–05401
JoAnna Connell SchPK–05558
Lincoln El SchPK–05370
McKinley El SchPK–05459
Perry El SchPK–05462
Pfeiffer-Burleigh SchPK–05565
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East MS06–08654
Strong Vincent MS06–08729
Woodrow Wilson MS06–08756
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Erie HS09–122,317
Northwest PA Collegiate Academy09–12753
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,344+70% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
25%
State
54.7%
Local (property tax)
25.4%
Federal
19.9%

Funding is shared between state (55%) and local sources (25%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
10,061
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate75.2%
Opportunity Score46/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $24,344 per pupil — 70% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 75.2%, graduation is 11.3 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% 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 Erie City SD?
Erie City SD has 15 public schools, serving a total of 10,061 students.
What is the graduation rate for Erie City SD?
The graduation rate is 75.2%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Erie City SD spend per student?
Erie City SD spends $24,344 per pupil — 70% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Erie City SD?
100% of students in Erie City SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Erie City SD?
No, Erie City SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Erie City SD serve?
Erie City SD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Erie City SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Erie City SD is 46/100. 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.