- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carnegie, PA
Carlynton Jshs
Federal NCES profile for Carlynton Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420504000079
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlynton Jshs earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 632
- students enrolled
Carlynton Jshs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Carlynton Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420504000079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Carlynton Jshs grew from 595 students in 2022-23 to 637 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.9 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 420504000079 · Carnegie, PA Other · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 14:1 · 85.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Carnegie El Sch (408 students)
Carlynton Jshs grew from 595 students in 2022-23 to 637 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 45.9 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Carlynton Jshs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Carlynton Jshs
632 students
- Carnegie El Sc
Carnegie El Sch
408 students
- Crafton El Sch
Crafton El Sch
291 students
What this shows Carlynton Jshs reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlynton Jshs compares
Carlynton Jshs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 47% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.9%
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
$22,641
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.1%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 11.2%
Asian 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Carlynton Jshs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carlynton Sd reports $22,641 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carlynton Jshs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crafton El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlynton Jshs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~632 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carlynton Jshs
How many students attend Carlynton Jshs?
Carlynton Jshs has 632 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carnegie, PA. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlynton Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlynton Jshs is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carlynton Jshs?
85.5% of students at Carlynton Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlynton Jshs?
The largest demographic group at Carlynton Jshs is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Carnegie, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlynton Jshs?
Carlynton Jshs has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Carlynton Sd?
Besides Carlynton Jshs, Carlynton Sd also operates Carnegie El Sch (408 students) and Crafton El Sch (291 students). See the Carlynton Sd district page for the complete list.