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Erie City SD
Key statistics
10,593
Students enrolled
15
Public schools
821
Classroom teachers (FTE)
12.9:1
Students per teacher
Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. School year: 2024-25.
District details
Grades served
PK to 12
Total staff (FTE)
1,359
District office
1910 Sassafras Street, Erie PA 16502
Phone
County
Erie County
Official website
NCES District ID
4209300
About Erie City SD
Description provided by the district or community — not part of the NCES dataset.
The Erie School District serves the City of Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Erie is the state's fourth-largest city with an estimated population of 101,786. The School District enrollment is approximately 12,300 across 18 public schools. The City is the seat of government for Erie County with a total land area of 19.3 square miles. The School District was organized in 1870, but its first school dates back to 1860. From its initial enrollment of 3,700 students in 1870 to more than 12,000 students today, the District has provided high quality public education to City students. By providing multiple educational opportunities in varying grade configurations (K-5, K-6, K-8, 6-8, 7-8 and 9-12), the District is committed to creating an environment of high expectations, trust, collaboration and respect with the recognition that all students can learn. Mission Statement: The Erie School District will create in its schools, and in its relationship with the Erie community, a culture of high expectations, collaboration, respect, and accountability. We will actively engage students in their learning through a high quality curriculum and excellent teaching. Our primary purpose as an organization is to prepare our students to establish and achieve their higher education and career goals.