Otto-Eldred School District

143 R L Sweitzer Dr
Duke Center, PA 16729
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 557 students in Otto-Eldred School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Otto-Eldred School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

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

Student By Grade

District Rank

Otto-Eldred School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#162 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)
47%
38%
63%
55%
55-59%
57%
(21-22)
≥90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
97%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,661 in this school district is less 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 $20,320 is less 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
$12 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,661
$23,696
Spending / Student
$20,320
$23,119

Best Otto-Eldred School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Otto-eldred Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5 Bennett Street
Eldred, PA 16731
(814) 817-1380
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Otto-eldred Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
143 R L Sweitzer Dr
Duke Center, PA 16729
(814) 817-1380
Gr: 7-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Otto-Eldred School District?
Otto-Eldred School District manages 2 public schools serving 557 students.
What is the rank of Otto-Eldred School District?
Otto-Eldred School District is ranked #176 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Otto-Eldred School District?
97% of Otto-Eldred School District students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Otto-Eldred School District?
Otto-Eldred School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Otto-Eldred School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,320 is less 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)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 557 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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