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East Penn SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
10
Schools
7,957
Students
$19,277
Per-Pupil Spend
+34% nat'l
28.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-24pp vs nat'l
94.0%
Graduation Rate
+7.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

East Penn SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 7,957 students across 10 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,277 is above average for a US public school district. 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alburtis El SchKG–05349
Jefferson El SchKG–05269
Lincoln El SchKG–05399
Macungie El SchKG–05510
Shoemaker El SchKG–05589
Wescosville El SchKG–05496
Willow Lane El SchKG–05609
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eyer MS06–08847
Lower Macungie MS06–081,043
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Emmaus HS09–122,846
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,277+34% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
21%
71%
State
21.0%
Local (property tax)
70.6%
Federal
8.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (71%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
7,957
Students
28%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.0%
Opportunity Score50/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.0% graduation rate — 7.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,277 per pupil — 34% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in East Penn SD?
East Penn SD has 10 public schools, serving a total of 7,957 students.
What is the graduation rate for East Penn SD?
The graduation rate is 94.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does East Penn SD spend per student?
East Penn SD spends $19,277 per pupil — 34% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in East Penn SD?
28% of students in East Penn SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in East Penn SD?
No, East Penn SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does East Penn SD serve?
East Penn SD serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for East Penn SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in East Penn SD is 50/100. 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.