Enrollment
419
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Joy, PA
Donegal Jhs
Federal NCES profile for Donegal Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420765007201
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donegal Jhs earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Mount Joy · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Donegal Jhs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donegal Jhs ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Mount Joy, PA.
School address
District: Donegal Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420765007201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Donegal Jhs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Donegal Jhs
Donegal Jhs is a mid-sized middle school in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, enrolling 419 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.1% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 419 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 617 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #487, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 419 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 119 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 419 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Donegal Sd also operates Donegal Hs (955 students) and Donegal Intermediate School (806 students) alongside Donegal Jhs.
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 Donegal Jhs compares
Donegal Jhs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 22% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$14,885
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.4 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 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Donegal Jhs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Donegal Sd, which includes Donegal Jhs.
$14,885
Per student
-17%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.2%
State 30.4%
Federal 11.3%
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 Donegal Jhs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donegal Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donegal Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Donegal Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donegal Jhs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle 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 (~419 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Donegal Jhs
How many students attend Donegal Jhs?
Donegal Jhs has 419 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Joy, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donegal Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Donegal Jhs is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Donegal Jhs?
45.1% of students at Donegal Jhs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donegal Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Donegal Jhs is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Mount Joy, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donegal Jhs?
Donegal Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Donegal Jhs rank among public schools in Mount Joy?
By Resource Investment Index, Donegal Jhs ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Mount Joy, 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 Mount Joy on the city page.
Is Donegal Jhs a good school?
Donegal Jhs earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Donegal Sd?
Besides Donegal Jhs, Donegal Sd also operates Donegal Hs (955 students), Donegal Intermediate School (806 students), and Donegal Primary School (559 students). See the Donegal Sd district page for the complete list.
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