East Stroudsburg Area School District

50 Vine St
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

East Stroudsburg Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,330 students in East Stroudsburg Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in East Stroudsburg Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
6,330 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
515 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Stroudsburg Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 83% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#486 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
26%
38%
46%
55%
48%
57%
94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.76
0.59
% American Indian
6%
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
16%
15%
% Black
22%
14%
% White
39%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,891 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,062 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$177 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$159 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,891
$23,696
Spending / Student
$25,062
$23,119

Best East Stroudsburg Area School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Stroudsburg Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
93 Independence Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-1905
Gr: K-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
245 River Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-2841
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
East Stroudsburg Shs South
(Math: 23% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
279 N Courtland St
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8471
Gr: 9-12 | 1,320 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Middle Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5180 Milford Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
(570) 223-8082
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
East Stroudsburg Shs North
(Math: 14% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
279 Timberwolf Dr
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
(570) 588-4420
Gr: 9-12 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Bushkill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
131 North School Dr
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
(570) 588-4400
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Resica Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Gravel Ridge Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
(570) 223-6911
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
J M Hill Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
151 E Broad St
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8073
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
J T Lambert Intermediate School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Milford Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8430
Gr: 6-8 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Lehman Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
257 Timberwolf Dr
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
(570) 588-4410
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Stroudsburg Area School District?
East Stroudsburg Area School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,330 students.
What is the rank of East Stroudsburg Area School District?
East Stroudsburg Area School District is ranked #495 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Stroudsburg Area School District?
39% of East Stroudsburg Area School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Stroudsburg Area School District?
East Stroudsburg Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is East Stroudsburg Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,062 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 6,330 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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