Tamaqua Area School District
- 138 WEST BRD ST
- TAMAQUA, PA 18252
- (570) 668-2570
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 82.1% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,715 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 18.3 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,100 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 115 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,100 | 18.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 25 |
| Kindergarten Students | 156 |
| 1st Grade Students | 155 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 155 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 143 |
| 4th Grade Students | 162 |
| 5th Grade Students | 145 |
| 6th Grade Students | 167 |
| 7th Grade Students | 151 |
| 8th Grade Students | 163 |
| 9th Grade Students | 170 |
| 10th Grade Students | 162 |
| 11th Grade Students | 169 |
| 12th Grade Students | 160 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | - |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 8 |
| Hispanic | 44 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 19 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,006 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,076 |
| Female | 1,001 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 115 | 18.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 0.7 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 5 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 51 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 55 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 3 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 19 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 5 |
| Elementary | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 2 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 121 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 5 |
| School Administrators | 6 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 11 |
| Student Support Services | 43 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 52 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $25,134,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $13,492,000 | 53.7% |
| Property Tax | $9,906,000 | 39.4% |
| Public Utility Tax | $17,000 | 0.07% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $2,460,000 | 9.8% |
| All Other Taxes | $200,000 | 0.8% |
| Other School Systems | $36,000 | 0.1% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $2,000 | 0.01% |
| School Lunch | $507,000 | 2.0% |
| District Activity Receipts | $60,000 | 0.2% |
| Rents and Royalties | $2,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $299,000 | 1.2% |
| Private Contributions | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous | $2,000 | 0.01% |
| Total State Revenues | $10,104,000 | 40.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $6,291,000 | 25.0% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $826,000 | 3.3% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,187,000 | 4.7% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $78,000 | 0.3% |
| School Lunch Programs | $38,000 | 0.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $49,000 | 0.2% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,055,000 | 4.2% |
| Other Programs | $580,000 | 2.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,538,000 | 6.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $514,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $118,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $9,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $9,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $292,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Other | $87,000 | 0.3% |
| Direct - Other | $509,000 | 2.0% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $20,091,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $12,288,000 | 61.2% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $6,877,000 | 34.2% |
| Student Support | $719,000 | 2.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $665,000 | 2.6% |
| General Administration Support | $597,000 | 2.4% |
| School Administration Support | $713,000 | 2.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,482,000 | 9.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,351,000 | 5.4% |
| Other Support Services | $350,000 | 1.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $926,000 | 4.6% |
| Food Services | $926,000 | 3.7% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 82.1% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 156 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 16 | 2.4% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Tamaqua Area School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 5
- Students: 2,100
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 115
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50 Meadow Ave
Tamaqua, PA Public | KG-5 | 132 | 18.7 |  Review This School |
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| TAMAQUA AREA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
500 Penn St
Tamaqua, PA Public | 9-12 | 661 | 18.8 | Review This School |
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| TAMAQUA AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
502 Penn St
Tamaqua, PA Public | 6-8 | 481 | 17.8 | Review This School |
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| TAMAQUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Boyle Ave
Tamaqua, PA Public | KG-5 | 562 | 20.0 | Review This School |
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| WEST PENN TOWNSHIP (TWP) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
185 School Dr
New Ringgold, PA Public | KG-5 | 247 | 25.3 | Review This School |
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