School district or education agency · NCES 4217850

Northwestern Lehigh SD

New Tripoli, PA

District overview See comparisons

Students1,898

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools4

operational schools · 2023–24

Students1,898

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$19,920

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictPAUnited States

Academic standing2025

56th percentile51st percentile45th percentile

This district is 5 percentile points higher than the state figure and 11 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

9.4%23.3%27.8%

This district is 13.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 18.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$25,647$24,823$19,509

This district is $824 per student higher than the state figure and $6,138 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$19,920$18,240$15,859

This district is $1,680 per student higher than the state figure and $4,061 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$2,874$1,977$1,964

This district is $897 per student higher than the state figure and $910 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$226$513$336

This district is $287 per student lower than the state figure and $110 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$4,046$3,520$1,793

This district is $526 per student higher than the state figure and $2,253 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$10,670$8,815$8,742

This district is $1,855 per student higher than the state figure and $1,928 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$6,284$5,632$3,769

This district is $652 per student higher than the state figure and $2,515 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$26,264$15,642$11,715

This district is $10,622 per student higher than the state figure and $14,549 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$1,518$1,342$869

This district is $176 per student higher than the state figure and $649 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

13:113:115:1

This district is about the same as the state figure and 2.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

271:1319:1376:1

This district is 48 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 105 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

194.0151.6138.9

This district is 42.4 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 55.1 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

19.519.518.5

This district is about the same as the state figure and 1.0 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

1.61.00.9

This district is 0.6 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 0.7 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%100.0%99.0%

This district is about the same as the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

1.0%5.4%12.0%

This district is 4.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

18.6%18.2%14.0%

This district is 0.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

2.7%3.2%3.9%

This district is 0.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

98.3%97.8%95.8%

This district is 0.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

-4.0%+0.9%+0.5%

This district is 4.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

16.9%47.9%50.6%

This district is 31.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 33.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

1.9%4.2%4.5%

This district is 2.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

5.5%8.8%9.0%

This district is 3.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

1.9%4.0%6.7%

This district is 2.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

2.0%7.5%5.1%

This district is 5.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

4.4%14.3%14.4%

This district is 9.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 10.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Kindergarten–grade 5814 students

42.9%

Grades 6–8427 students

22.5%

Grades 9–12657 students

34.6%

See enrollment for every grade

Kindergarten134

Grade 1120

Grade 2137

Grade 3134

Grade 4145

Grade 5144

Grade 6128

Grade 7156

Grade 8143

Grade 9168

Grade 10160

Grade 11173

Grade 12156

Students by race and ethnicity

White1,722 (90.7%)

Hispanic/Latino77 (4.1%)

Two or more races51 (2.7%)

Black or African American25 (1.3%)

Asian14 (0.7%)

American Indian or Alaska Native9 (0.5%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

368.3All district staff, full-time equivalent

149.6Teachers, full-time equivalent

7School counselors, full-time equivalent

3School psychologists, full-time equivalent

37Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

3.7Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

6School administrators, full-time equivalent

3Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Kindergarten teachers7 FTE

Elementary teachers52 FTE

Secondary teachers69.6 FTE

Ungraded teachers21 FTE

Instructional coordinators1 FTE

District administrators7 FTE

District administrative support17 FTE

School administrative support15 FTE

Other support staff119 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

160Total completers

160Regular diplomas

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

PA100.0%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

PA2.1%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

1.0%Students learning English20 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.0%

PA5.4%

U.S.12.0%

18.6%Students receiving IDEA special-education services365 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District18.6%

PA18.2%

U.S.14.0%

2.7%Students with Section 504 plans53 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District2.7%

PA3.2%

U.S.3.9%

0.2%English learners also receiving IDEA services4 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.2%

PA0.7%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

98.3%Teachers reported as certified

Teacher certification comparison

District98.3%

PA97.8%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

2,550children ages 5 to 17

113estimated to live in families below the poverty line

4.4%about 1 in 23 school-age children

District4.4%

PA14.3%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in PA receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Avon Grove CSWest Grove, PA1,897 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →MaST Community CS IIPhiladelphia, PA1,899 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Fairview SDFairview, PA1,897 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Slippery Rock Area SDProspect, PA1,865 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Saucon Valley SDHellertown, PA1,931 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged906 assessments

61 out of 100

Fem532 assessments

58 out of 100

White students1,028 assessments

56 out of 100

Mal596 assessments

54 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students222 assessments

33 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

2Elementary schools

1High schools

1Middle schools

4Rural setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

3.6%Federal

28.8%State

67.6%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$19,920Total current spending per student

$11,846Instruction per student

$7,628Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$1.8MFederal revenue3.6% of total revenue

$14.6MState revenue28.8% of total revenue

$34.2MLocal revenue67.6% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$11,846Instructionper student

$7,628Student and instructional supportper student

$4,046Special educationper student

$2,409Building operations and maintenanceper student

$1,295Student transportationper student

$434Food servicesper student

$638Technologyper student

People costs

$21.1MSalaries$10,670 per student

$12.4MEmployee benefits$6,284 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$446KEquipmentFY 2023

$5.7MCapital outlay$2,874 per student

$5.2MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$51.8MDebt outstanding at year end$26,264 per student

$13MNew debt issuedFY 2023

$3MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$1.4MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$281KTitle I$142 per student

$504KChild nutrition$255 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$18,732

FY 2023$19,920

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$212

FY 2023$2,874

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$21,100

FY 2023$26,264

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–217.1%

142 of 1,996 students

2021–227.7%

153 of 1,978 students

2022–239.4%

186 of 1,971 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

4Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE4 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE4 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs4 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

49Out-of-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →72In-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →44Law-enforcement referrals4 reporting schoolsSee schools →12School-related arrests4 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi4 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber4 reporting schools

0Student devices reported4 reporting schools

2Weapon-possession reports4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →6Threats without a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →36Attacks without a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents4 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?9.4% chronically absent2022–23 · 1,971 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?5 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$19,920current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?271:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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