Enrollment
382
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J H Brooks El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at J H Brooks El Sch
J H Brooks El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, enrolling 382 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.6:1 is larger than about 89% of Pennsylvania schools and 22% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 382 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 460 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #397, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 764 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Moon Township's elementary schools, it stands alongside Moon Area Lower Ms (639 students): J H Brooks El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 13.9:1).
Moon Area Sd also operates Moon Shs (1,211 students) and Moon Area Lower Ms (639 students) alongside J H Brooks El Sch.
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 J H Brooks El Sch compares
J H Brooks El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,301
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moon Area Sd, which includes J H Brooks El Sch.
$18,301
Per student
+2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.9%
State 22.1%
Federal 5.0%
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 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
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is J H Brooks El Sch a good school?
J H Brooks El Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 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.
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