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East Stroudsburg Area SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
10
Schools
6,383
Students
$25,485
Per-Pupil Spend
+78% nat'l
58.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+6pp vs nat'l
90.6%
Graduation Rate
+4.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

East Stroudsburg Area SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 6,383 students across 10 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,485 is above average for a US public school district. 58% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bushkill El SchKG–05366
East Stroudsburg El SchKG–05605
J M Hill El SchKG–05430
Middle Smithfield El SchKG–05429
Resica El SchKG–05416
Smithfield El SchKG–05314
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
J T Lambert Intermediate Sch06–08942
Lehman Intermediate Sch06–08603
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East Stroudsburg SHS North09–12940
East Stroudsburg SHS South09–121,338
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,485+78% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
29%
63%
State
28.9%
Local (property tax)
63.1%
Federal
8.0%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (63%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
6,383
Students
58%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.6%
Opportunity Score44/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.6% graduation rate — 4.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $25,485 per pupil — 78% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in East Stroudsburg Area SD?
East Stroudsburg Area SD has 10 public schools, serving a total of 6,383 students.
What is the graduation rate for East Stroudsburg Area SD?
The graduation rate is 90.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does East Stroudsburg Area SD spend per student?
East Stroudsburg Area SD spends $25,485 per pupil — 78% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in East Stroudsburg Area SD?
58% of students in East Stroudsburg Area SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in East Stroudsburg Area SD?
No, East Stroudsburg Area SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does East Stroudsburg Area SD serve?
East Stroudsburg Area SD serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for East Stroudsburg Area SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in East Stroudsburg Area SD is 44/100. 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.