By the numbers

Here’s a look at how much Mercer County, Pennsylvania school districts rely on state funding and what are officials planning to do to get through the budget impasse.

• Commodore Perry – 31% state-funded. Superintendent Kim Zippie said on Sept. 30 that the district had funds to last “another couple of months.”

• Farrell – Percentage not immediately available. Superintendent the Rev. Lora Adams-King said on Tuesday a large portion of the district’s budget is provided by the state. She said officials project they will run out of money at the end of January. They have talked to various banks about a loan or line of credit.

• Greenville – 60% state-funded. Superintendent Mark Ferrera said officials have a Dec. 20 deadline to sign loan papers or possibly close the doors.

• Grove City – 42% state-funded. Superintendent Kim Buchanan said on Sept. 30 that the district had enough money to last through November.

• Hermitage – 36% state-funded. School officials on Sept. 30 said they don’t expect to have a cash-flow problem until February.

• Jamestown – 44% state-funded. School officials on Sept. 30 said the district took out a line of credit at the end of September.

• Lakeview – 58% state-funded. Superintendent Doug Mays said on Sept. 30 the district may have to tap their fund balance in December.

• Mercer – Percentage not immediately available. Superintendent Dr. William Gathers said on Sept. 30 the district could run into trouble in November and officials were pursuing a tax-anticipation loan.

• Reynolds – 69% state-funded. Superintendent Joseph M. Neush said on Sept. 30 the district has enough money to get into February and anticipate $5,000 in fees on a $2.5 million loan.

• Sharon – 65% state-funded. Superintendent Michael Calla said Tuesday that the district will likely pursue a loan or state bond issue at the end of December.

• Sharpsville – 64% state-funded. Business Manager Jaime Roberts said Tuesday that the district has acquired a $2.5 million line of credit but have not used it yet.

• West Middlesex – 40% state-funded. Superintendent Dr. Dave Foley said on Tuesday the district has been draining its reserves. School officials are poised to take out a $3 million loan.

*Some numbers are approximate.*