Enrollment
560
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Erie, PA
Iroquois Jshs
Federal NCES profile for Iroquois Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421221004817
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iroquois Jshs earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 14
- schools in Erie · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Iroquois Jshs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iroquois Jshs ranks #1 of 14 schools in Erie, PA.
School address
District: Iroquois Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421221004817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iroquois Jshs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Iroquois Jshs
Iroquois Jshs is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Erie, Pennsylvania, enrolling 560 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 560 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 540 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #125.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 280 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 198 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 560 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Erie's public schools, it stands alongside Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch (690 students): Iroquois Jshs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 13.3:1).
Its district, Iroquois Sd, also runs Iroquois El Sch (557 students).
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 Iroquois Jshs compares
Iroquois 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 47% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$18,226
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.4 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 80.7%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Iroquois Jshs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iroquois Sd, which includes Iroquois Jshs.
$18,226
Per student
+1%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.2%
State 56.3%
Federal 12.5%
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 Iroquois Jshs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iroquois El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iroquois Jshs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Erie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch
Standard public school
690 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Harding Sch
Standard public school
633 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Perseus House Cs of Excellence
Standard public school
627 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Belle Valley El Sch
Standard public school
626 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Grover Cleveland El Sch
Standard public school
559 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Joanna Connell Sch
Standard public school
556 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~560 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Iroquois Jshs
How many students attend Iroquois Jshs?
Iroquois Jshs has 560 students enrolled. It is a public school in Erie, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iroquois Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Iroquois Jshs is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Iroquois Jshs?
85.3% of students at Iroquois Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iroquois Jshs?
The largest demographic group at Iroquois Jshs is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Erie, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iroquois Jshs?
Iroquois Jshs has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
How does Iroquois Jshs rank among schools in Erie?
By Resource Investment Index, Iroquois Jshs ranks #1 of 14 schools in Erie, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Erie on the city page.
Is Iroquois Jshs a good school?
Iroquois Jshs earns 46/100 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 Iroquois Sd?
Besides Iroquois Jshs, Iroquois Sd also operates Iroquois El Sch (557 students). See the Iroquois Sd district page for the complete list.
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