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North Penn SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
17
Schools
12,859
Students
$22,289
Per-Pupil Spend
+55% nat'l
35.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-17pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

North Penn SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 12,859 students across 17 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,289 is above average for a US public school district. 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (17)
Elementary Schools13 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bridle Path El SchKG–06503
General Nash El SchKG–06475
Gwyn-Nor El SchKG–06604
Gwynedd Square El SchKG–06616
Hatfield El SchKG–06487
Inglewood El SchKG–06422
Knapp El SchKG–06602
Kulp El SchKG–06554
Montgomery El SchKG–06643
North Wales El SchKG–06462
Oak Park El SchKG–06536
Walton Farm El SchKG–06573
York Avenue El SchKG–06283
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Pennbrook MS07–09807
Penndale MS07–091,208
Pennfield MS07–09900
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
North Penn SHS10–123,184
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,289+55% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
19%
76%
State
18.8%
Local (property tax)
75.6%
Federal
5.6%

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
17
Schools
12,859
Students
35%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score53/100
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 $22,289 per pupil — 55% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Penn SD?
North Penn SD has 17 public schools, serving a total of 12,859 students.
What is the graduation rate for North Penn SD?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does North Penn SD spend per student?
North Penn SD spends $22,289 per pupil — 55% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in North Penn SD?
35% of students in North Penn SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in North Penn SD?
No, North Penn SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does North Penn SD serve?
North Penn SD serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for North Penn SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in North Penn SD is 53/100. 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.