- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Stroudsburg, PA
J M Hill El Sch
Federal NCES profile for J M Hill El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420867003204
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J M Hill El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in East Stroudsburg · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
J M Hill El Sch has class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J M Hill El Sch ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in East Stroudsburg, PA.
School address
District: East Stroudsburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420867003204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
J M Hill El Sch held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 420867003204 · East Stroudsburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 14.7:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: East Stroudsburg Shs South (1,359 students)
J M Hill El Sch held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
J M Hill El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Stroudsbu
East Stroudsburg Shs South
1,359 students
- East Stroudsbu
East Stroudsburg Shs North
917 students
- J T Lambert In
J T Lambert Intermediate Sch
907 students
- East Stroudsbu
East Stroudsburg El Sch
603 students
- Lehman Interme 540
Lehman Intermediate Sch
540 students
- This school 471
J M Hill El Sch
471 students
What this shows J M Hill El Sch reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How J M Hill El Sch compares
J M Hill 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 13% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$21,522
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.8%
Two or More 20.4%
African American 20.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.2, J M Hill El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Stroudsburg Area Sd reports $21,522 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J M Hill El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Stroudsburg Shs South | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Stroudsburg Shs North | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J T Lambert Intermediate Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Stroudsburg El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lehman Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J M Hill El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in East Stroudsburg
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
East Stroudsburg El Sch
Standard public school
603 students 14:1 students per teacher
Middle Smithfield El Sch
Standard public school
420 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Resica El Sch
Standard public school
404 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Smithfield El Sch
Standard public school
327 students 10.5:1 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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about J M Hill El Sch
How many students attend J M Hill El Sch?
J M Hill El Sch has 471 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Stroudsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J M Hill El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at J M Hill El Sch is 14.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J M Hill El Sch?
65.6% of students at J M Hill El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J M Hill El Sch?
The largest demographic group at J M Hill El Sch is White at 34.8% of enrollment, in East Stroudsburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J M Hill El Sch?
J M Hill El Sch 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 J M Hill El Sch rank among elementary schools in East Stroudsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, J M Hill El Sch ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in East Stroudsburg, 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 East Stroudsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in East Stroudsburg Area Sd?
Besides J M Hill El Sch, East Stroudsburg Area Sd also operates East Stroudsburg Shs South (1,359 students), East Stroudsburg Shs North (917 students), and J T Lambert Intermediate Sch (907 students). See the East Stroudsburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.