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Lebanon School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,754 students in Lebanon 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 Lebanon School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
4,754 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
326 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lebanon School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 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 69% has increased from 68% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#579 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
57%
Graduation Rate
69%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
75%
16%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
17%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,660 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,731 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,660
$23,724
Spending / Student
$15,731
$23,146
Best Lebanon School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houck Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 E Lehman St
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Woodland St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
499 East Pershing Ave
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
622 Chestnut St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Lebanon Intermediate School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 N 8th St
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Gr: 6 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Lebanon Sr. High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S 8th St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Gr: 9-12 | 1,393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Old Forge Road
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
1100 South 8th Street
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Gr: 7-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lebanon School District?
Lebanon School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,754 students.
What is the rank of Lebanon School District?
Lebanon School District is ranked #579 out of 677 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lebanon School District?
75% of Lebanon School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lebanon School District?
Lebanon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Lebanon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,731 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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