School district or education agency · NCES 4218330

Palisades SD

Kintnersville, PA

District overview See comparisons

Students1,366

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools5

operational schools · 2023–24

Students1,366

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$27,789

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

61st percentile51st percentile45th percentile

This district is 10 percentile points higher than the state figure and 16 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

10.2%23.3%27.8%

This district is 13.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 17.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$34,718$24,823$19,509

This district is $9,895 per student higher than the state figure and $15,209 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$27,789$18,240$15,859

This district is $9,549 per student higher than the state figure and $11,930 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$484$1,977$1,964

This district is $1,493 per student lower than the state figure and $1,480 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$163$513$336

This district is $350 per student lower than the state figure and $173 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$5,710$3,520$1,793

This district is $2,190 per student higher than the state figure and $3,917 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$14,212$8,815$8,742

This district is $5,397 per student higher than the state figure and $5,470 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$9,137$5,632$3,769

This district is $3,505 per student higher than the state figure and $5,368 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$3,989$15,642$11,715

This district is $11,653 per student lower than the state figure and $7,726 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$1,576$1,342$869

This district is $234 per student higher than the state figure and $707 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

11:113:115:1

This district is 2.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 4.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

228:1319:1376:1

This district is 91 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 148 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

205.7151.6138.9

This district is 54.1 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 66.8 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

40.319.518.5

This district is 20.8 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 21.8 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

1.51.00.9

This district is 0.5 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 0.6 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.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

1.5%2.1%2.6%

This district is 0.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

1.1%5.4%12.0%

This district is 4.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 10.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

21.9%18.2%14.0%

This district is 3.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 7.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

5.6%3.2%3.9%

This district is 2.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%97.8%95.8%

This district is 2.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+0.4%+0.9%+0.5%

This district is 0.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

19.5%47.9%50.6%

This district is 28.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 31.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

1.4%4.2%4.5%

This district is 2.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

7.7%8.8%9.0%

This district is 1.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

0.0%4.0%6.7%

This district is 4.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

3.1%7.5%5.1%

This district is 4.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

5.5%14.3%14.4%

This district is 8.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 8.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Kindergarten–grade 5599 students

43.9%

Grades 6–8296 students

21.7%

Grades 9–12471 students

34.5%

See enrollment for every grade

Kindergarten83

Grade 1102

Grade 294

Grade 3116

Grade 499

Grade 5105

Grade 6100

Grade 790

Grade 8106

Grade 9115

Grade 10132

Grade 11115

Grade 12109

Students by race and ethnicity

White1,239 (90.7%)

Hispanic/Latino68 (5.0%)

Two or more races33 (2.4%)

Black or African American18 (1.3%)

Asian5 (0.4%)

American Indian or Alaska Native3 (0.2%)

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?

281All district staff, full-time equivalent

128Teachers, full-time equivalent

6School counselors, full-time equivalent

2School psychologists, full-time equivalent

55Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

3Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

6School administrators, full-time equivalent

9Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Kindergarten teachers5.2 FTE

Elementary teachers54.3 FTE

Secondary teachers62.4 FTE

Ungraded teachers6.2 FTE

District administrators5 FTE

District administrative support4 FTE

School administrative support10 FTE

Library and media support1 FTE

Other support staff52 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?

105Total completers

105Regular diplomas

7Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

PA100.0%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District1.5%

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.

1.1%Students learning English11 students · 3 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.1%

PA5.4%

U.S.12.0%

21.9%Students receiving IDEA special-education services298 students · 5 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District21.9%

PA18.2%

U.S.14.0%

5.6%Students with Section 504 plans76 students · 5 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District5.6%

PA3.2%

U.S.3.9%

0.1%English learners also receiving IDEA services2 students · 5 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.1%

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?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

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.

1,910children ages 5 to 17

105estimated to live in families below the poverty line

5.5%about 1 in 18 school-age children

District5.5%

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.

Lakeland SDMayfield, PA1,353 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Kutztown Area SDLenhartsville, PA1,343 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Ligonier Valley SDNew Florence, PA1,375 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Troy Area SDTroy, PA1,399 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Franklin Towne CHSPhiladelphia, PA1,314 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged600 assessments

66 out of 100

Mal398 assessments

63 out of 100

White students748 assessments

62 out of 100

Fem422 assessments

59 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students220 assessments

43 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?

3Elementary schools

1High schools

1Middle schools

5Rural 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.

1.4%Federal

22.3%State

76.4%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$27,789Total current spending per student

$15,779Instruction per student

$11,362Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$649KFederal revenue1.4% of total revenue

$10.5MState revenue22.3% of total revenue

$35.9MLocal revenue76.4% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$15,779Instructionper student

$11,362Student and instructional supportper student

$5,710Special educationper student

$3,065Building operations and maintenanceper student

$1,695Student transportationper student

$648Food servicesper student

$469Technologyper student

People costs

$19.2MSalaries$14,212 per student

$12.4MEmployee benefits$9,137 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$220KEquipmentFY 2023

$655KCapital outlay$484 per student

$327KConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$5.4MDebt outstanding at year end$3,989 per student

$35KNew debt issuedFY 2023

$2.1MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$112KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$191KTitle I$141 per student

$361KChild nutrition$267 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$27,676

FY 2023$27,789

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$225

FY 2023$484

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$5,486

FY 2023$3,989

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?

2020–218.9%

124 of 1,401 students

2021–2216.6%

226 of 1,361 students

2022–2310.2%

138 of 1,349 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE5 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE5 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 programs5 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?

37Out-of-school suspensions5 reporting schoolsSee schools →38In-school suspensions5 reporting schoolsSee schools →9Law-enforcement referrals5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests5 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-Fi5 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber5 reporting schools

5Student devices reported5 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →7Threats without a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →16Attacks without a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents5 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?10.2% chronically absent2022–23 · 1,349 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?$27,789current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?228:1 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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