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Pennsbury SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
14
Schools
9,591
Students
$23,468
Per-Pupil Spend
+64% nat'l
30.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-22pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Pennsbury SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 9,591 students across 14 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,468 is above average for a US public school district. 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (14)
Elementary Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Afton El SchKG–05510
Edgewood El SchKG–05553
Eleanor Roosevelt El SchKG–05568
Fallsington El SchKG–05261
Makefield El SchKG–05402
Manor El SchKG–05430
Oxford Valley El SchKG–05406
Penn Valley El SchKG–05383
Quarry Hill El SchKG–05476
Walt Disney El SchKG–05362
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Charles H Boehm MS06–08717
Pennwood MS06–08736
William Penn MS06–08922
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Pennsbury HS09–122,865
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,468+64% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
24%
72%
State
23.6%
Local (property tax)
71.6%
Federal
4.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (72%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
9,591
Students
30%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score43/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $23,468 per pupil — 64% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pennsbury SD?
Pennsbury SD has 14 public schools, serving a total of 9,591 students.
What is the graduation rate for Pennsbury SD?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Pennsbury SD spend per student?
Pennsbury SD spends $23,468 per pupil — 64% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Pennsbury SD?
30% of students in Pennsbury SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Pennsbury SD?
No, Pennsbury SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Pennsbury SD serve?
Pennsbury SD serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Pennsbury SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Pennsbury SD is 43/100. 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.