Enrollment
728
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hughesville, PA
Hughesville Jshs
Federal NCES profile for Hughesville Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420849006364
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hughesville Jshs earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 728
- students enrolled
Hughesville Jshs has class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Lycoming Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420849006364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hughesville Jshs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hughesville Jshs
Hughesville Jshs is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hughesville, Pennsylvania, enrolling 728 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 728 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 543 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #528, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hughesville's public schools, it stands alongside Joseph C Ashkar El Sch (553 students): Hughesville Jshs is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 15.4:1).
East Lycoming Sd also operates Joseph C Ashkar El Sch (553 students) and Carl G Renn El Sch (181 students) alongside Hughesville Jshs.
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 Hughesville Jshs compares
Hughesville Jshs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 48% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.4%
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
$14,666
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 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 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 93.3%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Hughesville Jshs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Lycoming Sd, which includes Hughesville Jshs.
$14,666
Per student
-18%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.3%
State 52.2%
Federal 5.5%
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 Hughesville Jshs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph C Ashkar El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl G Renn El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George a Ferrell El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hughesville Jshs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Hughesville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~728 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hughesville Jshs
How many students attend Hughesville Jshs?
Hughesville Jshs has 728 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hughesville, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hughesville Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Hughesville Jshs is 15.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hughesville Jshs?
30.3% of students at Hughesville Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hughesville Jshs?
The largest demographic group at Hughesville Jshs is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Hughesville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hughesville Jshs?
Hughesville Jshs has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Hughesville Jshs a good school?
Hughesville Jshs earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 East Lycoming Sd?
Besides Hughesville Jshs, East Lycoming Sd also operates Joseph C Ashkar El Sch (553 students), Carl G Renn El Sch (181 students), and George a Ferrell El Sch (139 students). See the East Lycoming Sd district page for the complete list.
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