Enrollment
471
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J M Hill El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at J M Hill El Sch
J M Hill El Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 471 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 471 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 182 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #73.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and Two or More (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among East Stroudsburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside East Stroudsburg El Sch (603 students): J M Hill El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 14:1).
East Stroudsburg Area Sd also operates East Stroudsburg Shs South (1,359 students) and East Stroudsburg Shs North (917 students) alongside J M Hill 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 M Hill El Sch compares
J M Hill 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,805
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Stroudsburg Area Sd, which includes J M Hill El Sch.
$20,805
Per student
+16%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.1%
State 28.9%
Federal 8.0%
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 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
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~471 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is J M Hill El Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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