- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcalisterville, PA
East Juniata Jshs
Federal NCES profile for East Juniata Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421260002394
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Juniata Jshs earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Pennsylvania schools.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 362
- students enrolled
East Juniata Jshs has class sizes smaller than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Juniata County Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421260002394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
East Juniata Jshs shrank from 406 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 421260002394 · Mcalisterville, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 10.3:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Juniata El Sch (686 students)
East Juniata Jshs shrank from 406 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
East Juniata Jshs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Juniata El Sch
Juniata El Sch
686 students
- Juniata Shs
Juniata Shs
485 students
- East Juniata E
East Juniata El Sch
378 students
- This school
East Juniata Jshs
362 students
- Tuscarora Ms
Tuscarora Ms
323 students
What this shows East Juniata Jshs reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Juniata Jshs compares
East Juniata Jshs is a shrinking 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 27% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 10% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$16,154
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, East Juniata Jshs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Juniata County Sd reports $16,154 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Juniata Jshs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juniata El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Juniata Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Juniata El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Juniata Jshs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Juniata Jshs
How many students attend East Juniata Jshs?
East Juniata Jshs has 362 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcalisterville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Juniata Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at East Juniata Jshs is 10.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 34% 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 East Juniata Jshs?
42.6% of students at East Juniata Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Juniata Jshs?
The largest demographic group at East Juniata Jshs is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Mcalisterville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Juniata Jshs?
East Juniata Jshs has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Juniata County Sd?
Besides East Juniata Jshs, Juniata County Sd also operates Juniata El Sch (686 students), Juniata Shs (485 students), and East Juniata El Sch (378 students). See the Juniata County Sd district page for the complete list.