Easton Area School District is an urban, suburban, and rural public school district located in Northampton County and Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA. In Northampton County it serves the city of Easton, as well as Forks, Palmer, and portions of Lower Mount Bethel Townships. In Bucks County, it serves just the borough of Riegelsville. Easton Area School District encompasses approximately 28 square miles. In 2009 the per capita income was $20,875, while the median family income was $53,545. According to 2005 local census data, it served a resident population of 63,195. Per school District officials, in school year 2007-08 the EASD provided basic educational services to 9,047 pupils through the employment of 767 teachers, 408 full-time and part-time support personnel, and 36 administrators.
The current superintendent of the Easton Area School District is Susan McGinley.
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