- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Iroquois Jshs held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 421221004817 · Erie, PA Other · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 13.3:1 · 85.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Iroquois El Sch (557 students)
Iroquois Jshs held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
How Iroquois Jshs compares
Iroquois Jshs 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,782
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Iroquois Sd reports $19,782 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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
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 (~560 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.