Enrollment
499
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Latrobe, PA
Greater Latrobe Jhs
Federal NCES profile for Greater Latrobe Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421098006957
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greater Latrobe Jhs earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Latrobe · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Greater Latrobe Jhs has class sizes smaller than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greater Latrobe Jhs ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Latrobe, PA.
School address
District: Greater Latrobe Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421098006957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greater Latrobe Jhs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greater Latrobe Jhs
Greater Latrobe Jhs is a mid-sized middle school in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, enrolling 499 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.8:1, Greater Latrobe Jhs is leaner than roughly 86% of Pennsylvania schools and 21% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 499 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 692 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #224.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 250 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Greater Latrobe Sd also operates Greater Latrobe Shs (1,115 students) and Latrobe El Sch (627 students) alongside Greater Latrobe 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 Greater Latrobe Jhs compares
Greater Latrobe 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 34% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 14% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$14,611
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 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 91.8%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Greater Latrobe Jhs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greater Latrobe Sd, which includes Greater Latrobe Jhs.
$14,611
Per student
-19%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.2%
State 34.0%
Federal 6.8%
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.
How Greater Latrobe Jhs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Latrobe Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Latrobe El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baggaley El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greater Latrobe Jhs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~499 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Greater Latrobe Jhs
How many students attend Greater Latrobe Jhs?
Greater Latrobe Jhs has 499 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Latrobe, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Latrobe Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Greater Latrobe Jhs is 10.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 31% 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 Greater Latrobe Jhs?
38.4% of students at Greater Latrobe Jhs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greater Latrobe Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Greater Latrobe Jhs is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Latrobe, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greater Latrobe Jhs?
Greater Latrobe Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Greater Latrobe Jhs rank among public schools in Latrobe?
By Resource Investment Index, Greater Latrobe Jhs ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Latrobe, 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 Latrobe on the city page.
Is Greater Latrobe Jhs a good school?
Greater Latrobe Jhs earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 Greater Latrobe Sd?
Besides Greater Latrobe Jhs, Greater Latrobe Sd also operates Greater Latrobe Shs (1,115 students), Latrobe El Sch (627 students), and Mountain View El Sch (534 students). See the Greater Latrobe Sd district page for the complete list.
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