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Bellefonte Area SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
6
Schools
2,599
Students
$19,749
Per-Pupil Spend
+38% nat'l
24.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-28pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bellefonte Area SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 2,599 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,749 is above average for a US public school district. Only 25% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bellefonte El SchKG–05335
Benner El SchKG–05244
Marion-Walker El SchKG–05404
Pleasant Gap El SchKG–05193
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bellefonte Area MS06–08576
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bellefonte Area HS09–12847
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,749+38% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
32%
61%
State
32.2%
Local (property tax)
61.3%
Federal
6.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (61%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
2,599
Students
25%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score45/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,749 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 25% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bellefonte Area SD?
Bellefonte Area SD has 6 public schools, serving a total of 2,599 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bellefonte Area SD?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bellefonte Area SD spend per student?
Bellefonte Area SD spends $19,749 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bellefonte Area SD?
25% of students in Bellefonte Area SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bellefonte Area SD?
No, Bellefonte Area SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bellefonte Area SD serve?
Bellefonte Area SD serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bellefonte Area SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bellefonte Area 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.

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