- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Donegal Jhs held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 420765007201 · Mount Joy, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 14.4:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Donegal Hs (955 students)
Donegal Jhs held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Donegal Jhs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Donegal Hs
Donegal Hs
955 students
- Donegal Interm
Donegal Intermediate School
806 students
- Donegal Primar
Donegal Primary School
559 students
- This school
Donegal Jhs
419 students
What this shows Donegal Jhs reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donegal Jhs compares
Donegal Jhs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$15,853
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Donegal Sd reports $15,853 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~419 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.