Top Rankings
Erie City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 10,061 students in Erie City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Erie City School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
15 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
10,061 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
796 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Erie City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#591 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
57%
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.58
# American Indian Students
31 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
512 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,007 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
14%
# Black Students
3,334 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
33%
14%
# White Students
3,787 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
38%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,377 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
205
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
796
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
820
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
735
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
771
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
770
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
755
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
675
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
723
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
741
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,221
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
819
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
542
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
488
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,869 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,060 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$230 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$212 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,869
$23,649
Spending / Student
$21,060
$23,073
Best Erie City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2825 State St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6300
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 753 students
Rank: #22.
Joanna Connell School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1820 E 38th St
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 874-6785
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 874-6785
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #33.
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1540 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6670
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6670
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 East 38th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6650
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6650
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #55.
Strong Vincent Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1330 West 8
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6500
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 729 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
831 E 31st St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6685
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6685
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #77.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
718 E 28th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6600
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 756 students
Rank: #88.
Perry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 W 29th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6485
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6485
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #99.
Erie High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3325 Cherry St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6200
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,317 students
Rank: #1010.
Pfeiffer-burleigh School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
235 E 11th St
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6750
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #1111.
Harding School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 Lincoln Ave
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 874-6550
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 874-6550
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #1212.
Mckinley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
933 E 22nd St
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6870
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6870
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #1313.
Diehl School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2327 Fairmont Pkwy
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 874-6585
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 874-6585
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #1414.
East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Atkins St
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6400
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 654 students
Rank: #1515.
Edison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1921 E Lake Rd
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 874-6470
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 874-6470
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Erie City School District?
Erie City School District manages 15 public schools serving 10,061 students.
What is the rank of Erie City School District?
Erie City School District is ranked #591 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Erie City School District?
38% of Erie City School District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Erie City School District?
Erie City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Erie City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,060 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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