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Ligonier Valley SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
4
Schools
1,372
Students
$22,985
Per-Pupil Spend
+60% nat'l
62.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+10pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Ligonier Valley SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 1,372 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,985 is above average for a US public school district. 63% 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 49/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Laurel Valley El SchPK–05235
Mellon El SchPK–05389
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ligonier Valley MS06–08310
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ligonier Valley HS09–12438
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,985+60% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
36%
55%
State
36.4%
Local (property tax)
55.3%
Federal
8.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (55%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
1,372
Students
63%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score49/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $22,985 per pupil — 60% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ligonier Valley SD?
Ligonier Valley SD has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,372 students.
What is the graduation rate for Ligonier Valley SD?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Ligonier Valley SD spend per student?
Ligonier Valley SD spends $22,985 per pupil — 60% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Ligonier Valley SD?
63% of students in Ligonier Valley SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Ligonier Valley SD?
No, Ligonier Valley SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Ligonier Valley SD serve?
Ligonier Valley SD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Ligonier Valley SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Ligonier Valley SD is 49/100. 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.

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