- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moon Township, PA
J H Brooks El Sch
Federal NCES profile for J H Brooks El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421583000148
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J H Brooks El Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Moon Township · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
J H Brooks El Sch has class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J H Brooks El Sch ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Moon Township, PA.
School address
District: Moon Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421583000148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
J H Brooks El Sch held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 421583000148 · Moon Township, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 16.6:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Moon Shs (1,211 students)
J H Brooks El Sch held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
J H Brooks El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moon Shs
Moon Shs
1,211 students
- Moon Area Lowe
Moon Area Lower Ms
639 students
- Moon Area Uppe
Moon Area Upper Ms
621 students
- Bon Meade El S
Bon Meade El Sch
572 students
- This school 382
J H Brooks El Sch
382 students
- Richard J. Hyd 237
Richard J. Hyde El Sch
237 students
What this shows J H Brooks El Sch reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How J H Brooks El Sch compares
J H Brooks El Sch 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 56% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,761
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 7.9%
African American 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, J H Brooks El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moon Area Sd reports $17,761 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J H Brooks El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moon Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moon Area Lower Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moon Area Upper Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bon Meade El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richard J. Hyde El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J H Brooks El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Moon Township
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Moon Area Lower Ms
Standard public school
639 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Richard J. Hyde El Sch
Standard public school
237 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Mccormick El Sch
Standard public school
229 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
J.a. Allard El Sch
Standard public school
209 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about J H Brooks El Sch
How many students attend J H Brooks El Sch?
J H Brooks El Sch has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moon Township, PA. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J H Brooks El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at J H Brooks El Sch is 16.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J H Brooks El Sch?
25.7% of students at J H Brooks El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J H Brooks El Sch?
The largest demographic group at J H Brooks El Sch is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Moon Township, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J H Brooks El Sch?
J H Brooks El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 J H Brooks El Sch rank among elementary schools in Moon Township?
By Resource Investment Index, J H Brooks El Sch ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Moon Township, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Moon Township on the city page.
What other schools are in Moon Area Sd?
Besides J H Brooks El Sch, Moon Area Sd also operates Moon Shs (1,211 students), Moon Area Lower Ms (639 students), and Moon Area Upper Ms (621 students). See the Moon Area Sd district page for the complete list.