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Council Rock SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
14
Schools
10,460
Students
$26,437
Per-Pupil Spend
+84% nat'l
12.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-40pp vs nat'l
96.0%
Graduation Rate
+9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Council Rock SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 10,460 students across 14 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,437 is above average for a US public school district. Only 13% 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 62/100.

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All Schools (14)
Elementary Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Churchville El SchKG–06556
Goodnoe El SchKG–06694
Hillcrest El SchKG–06491
Holland El SchKG–06445
Maureen M Welch El SchKG–06536
Newtown El SchKG–06582
Richboro El SchKG–06369
Rolling Hills El SchKG–06388
Sol Feinstone El SchKG–06649
Wrightstown El SchKG–06418
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Holland MS07–08919
Newtown MS07–08851
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Council Rock HS North09–121,622
Council Rock HS South09–121,940
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,437+84% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
21%
76%
State
21.2%
Local (property tax)
76.4%
Federal
2.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (76%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
10,460
Students
13%
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.0%
Opportunity Score62/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.0% graduation rate — 9.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $26,437 per pupil — 84% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 13% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Council Rock SD?
Council Rock SD has 14 public schools, serving a total of 10,460 students.
What is the graduation rate for Council Rock SD?
The graduation rate is 96.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Council Rock SD spend per student?
Council Rock SD spends $26,437 per pupil — 84% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Council Rock SD?
13% of students in Council Rock SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Council Rock SD?
No, Council Rock SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Council Rock SD serve?
Council Rock SD serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Council Rock SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Council Rock SD is 62/100. 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.