Octorara Area School District
- 228 HIGHLAND RD SUITE 1
- ATGLEN, PA 19310
- (610) 593-8213
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District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 84.3% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $11,558 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 18.1 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,714 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 150 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,714 | 18.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 162 |
| 1st Grade Students | 178 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 196 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 181 |
| 4th Grade Students | 197 |
| 5th Grade Students | 216 |
| 6th Grade Students | 184 |
| 7th Grade Students | 213 |
| 8th Grade Students | 205 |
| 9th Grade Students | 243 |
| 10th Grade Students | 236 |
| 11th Grade Students | 214 |
| 12th Grade Students | 191 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 9 |
| Hispanic | 183 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 174 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,246 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,307 |
| Female | 1,309 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 150 | 18.1 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 5 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 58 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 64 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 22 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 61 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 8 |
| Elementary | 3 |
| Secondary | 5 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 3 |
| Library Support Staff | 2 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 149 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 3 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 7 |
| School Administrators | 11 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 17 |
| Student Support Services | 51 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 60 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $42,043,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $29,979,000 | 71.3% |
| Property Tax | $26,123,000 | 62.1% |
| Public Utility Tax | $32,000 | 0.08% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $1,678,000 | 4.0% |
| All Other Taxes | $459,000 | 1.1% |
| Other School Systems | $309,000 | 0.7% |
| Cities and Counties | $9,000 | 0.02% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $60,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch | $544,000 | 1.3% |
| Rents and Royalties | $40,000 | 0.10% |
| Sale of Property | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Interest Earnings | $589,000 | 1.4% |
| Miscellaneous | $135,000 | 0.3% |
| Total State Revenues | $10,541,000 | 25.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $5,118,000 | 12.2% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $1,276,000 | 3.0% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,187,000 | 2.8% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $104,000 | 0.2% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $93,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch Programs | $28,000 | 0.07% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $536,000 | 1.3% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,127,000 | 2.7% |
| Other Programs | $1,072,000 | 2.5% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,523,000 | 3.6% |
| Through State - Title I | $997,000 | 2.4% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $177,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $18,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $262,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Other | $66,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $30,709,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $19,214,000 | 62.6% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $10,617,000 | 34.6% |
| Student Support | $1,485,000 | 3.5% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,014,000 | 2.4% |
| General Administration Support | $503,000 | 1.2% |
| School Administration Support | $1,558,000 | 3.7% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,587,000 | 6.2% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,420,000 | 5.8% |
| Other Support Services | $1,050,000 | 2.5% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $878,000 | 2.9% |
| Food Services | $878,000 | 2.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 84.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 177 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 13 | 1.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Octorara Area School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 5
- Students: 2,714
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 150
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCTORARA AREA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
226 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA Public | 9-12 | 884 | 18.5 |  Review This School |
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| OCTORARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
104 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA Public | 3-4 | 378 | 16.7 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| OCTORARA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | ||||
221 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA Public | 5-6 | 400 | 17.4 | Review This School |
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| OCTORARA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
228 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA Public | 7-8 | 418 | 16.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| OCTORARA PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
87 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA Public | KG-2 | 536 | 19.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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