Enrollment
1,374
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kittanning, PA
Armstrong Jshs
Federal NCES profile for Armstrong Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420259007569
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Armstrong Jshs earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kittanning · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Armstrong Jshs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Armstrong Jshs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kittanning, PA.
School address
District: Armstrong Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420259007569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
111.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Armstrong Jshs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Armstrong Jshs
Armstrong Jshs is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,374 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,374 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 116 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 276 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,374 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Armstrong Sd also operates Lenape El Sch (691 students) and West Shamokin Jshs (526 students) alongside Armstrong Jshs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Armstrong Jshs compares
Armstrong Jshs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,374 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,374
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 35% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,644
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
151
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 96.1%
African American 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Armstrong Jshs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Armstrong Sd, which includes Armstrong Jshs.
$17,644
Per student
-2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 52.3%
Federal 10.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Armstrong Jshs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenape El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Shamokin Jshs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Hills Primary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Hills Intermediate Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shannock Valley El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Armstrong Jshs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,374 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Armstrong Jshs
How many students attend Armstrong Jshs?
Armstrong Jshs has 1,374 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kittanning, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armstrong Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Armstrong Jshs is 12.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Armstrong Jshs?
100.0% of students at Armstrong Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Armstrong Jshs?
The largest demographic group at Armstrong Jshs is White at 96.1% of enrollment, in Kittanning, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Armstrong Jshs?
Armstrong Jshs has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Armstrong Jshs rank among public schools in Kittanning?
By Resource Investment Index, Armstrong Jshs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kittanning, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kittanning on the city page.
Is Armstrong Jshs a good school?
Armstrong Jshs earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Armstrong Sd?
Besides Armstrong Jshs, Armstrong Sd also operates Lenape El Sch (691 students), West Shamokin Jshs (526 students), and West Hills Primary Sch (522 students). See the Armstrong Sd district page for the complete list.
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