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Lancaster SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
19
Schools
10,032
Students
$25,363
Per-Pupil Spend
+77% nat'l
94.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+43pp vs nat'l
83.9%
Graduation Rate
-2.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lancaster SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 10,032 students across 19 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,363 is above average for a US public school district. 95% 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 45/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (19)
Elementary Schools13 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Burrowes El SchPK–05304
Carter and MacRae El SchPK–05418
Fulton El SchPK–05283
Hamilton El SchPK–05349
King El SchPK–05389
Lafayette El SchPK–05427
Martin SchoolPK–08672
Price El SchPK–05392
Ross El SchPK–05283
Smith-Wade-El El SchPK–05447
Washington El SchPK–05487
Wharton El SchPK–05326
Wickersham El SchPK–05360
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Jackson MS06–08506
Lincoln MS06–08491
Reynolds MS06–08527
Wheatland MS06–08445
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
McCaskey Campus09–122,620
Phoenix Academy06–12306
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,363+77% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
47%
37%
State
47.3%
Local (property tax)
37.2%
Federal
15.4%

Funding is shared between state (47%) and local sources (37%), with notable federal support (15%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
10,032
Students
95%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.9%
Opportunity Score45/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $25,363 per pupil — 77% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
95% 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 Lancaster SD?
Lancaster SD has 19 public schools, serving a total of 10,032 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lancaster SD?
The graduation rate is 83.9%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lancaster SD spend per student?
Lancaster SD spends $25,363 per pupil — 77% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lancaster SD?
95% of students in Lancaster SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lancaster SD?
No, Lancaster SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lancaster SD serve?
Lancaster SD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lancaster SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lancaster SD is 45/100. 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.