sentences:  According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 35,437.According to District officials, in school year 2007–08 the Marple Newtown School District provided basic educational services to 3,499 pupils.The student demographic is about 86% Caucasian, 11% Asian, 2% Black, and 1% Hispanic with 51% being male and 49% being female.