Enrollment
202
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 420639006122
Commodore Perry Jshs — Hadley, PA
Federal NCES profile for Commodore Perry Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 58
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Commodore Perry Jshs earns a C- Resource Investment Index (53/100), with class sizes smaller than 95% of Pennsylvania schools.
- C-
- Resource Index · 53/100
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 202
- students enrolled
School address
District: Commodore Perry Sd · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Commodore Perry Jshs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Commodore Perry Jshs reports 202 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% below the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 42% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 404 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Commodore Perry Sd spends $36,455 per pupil district-wide, above the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.2% from local sources (property taxes), 54.0% from the state, and 22.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Commodore Perry Jshs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 32% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 9% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
9 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 93% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
202 larger than 20% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
— 32% below state mean
Top 5% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$36,455
per pupil, district-wide
— above Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 404 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 202 Top 9% in Pennsylvania — larger than 91% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 9.2:1 -32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 420639006122
Student demographics
White 95.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 404:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.8%
In-school suspensions 19
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Expulsions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Commodore Perry Sd, which includes Commodore Perry Jshs.
$36,455
Per student
+60%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+87%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 54.0%
Federal 22.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Commodore Perry Jshs
How many students attend Commodore Perry Jshs?
Commodore Perry Jshs has 202 students enrolled. It is a other school in Hadley, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Commodore Perry Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Commodore Perry Jshs is 9.2:1, which is 32% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Commodore Perry Jshs?
The largest demographic group at Commodore Perry Jshs is White at 95.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hadley, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Commodore Perry Jshs?
Commodore Perry Jshs has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.