- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · East Stroudsburg, PA
J T Lambert Intermediate Sch
Federal NCES profile for J T Lambert Intermediate Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420867000051
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J T Lambert Intermediate Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in East Stroudsburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
J T Lambert Intermediate Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J T Lambert Intermediate Sch ranks #2 of 7 public schools in East Stroudsburg, PA.
School address
District: East Stroudsburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420867000051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
J T Lambert Intermediate Sch held near 920 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.7 → 68.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 420867000051 · East Stroudsburg, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
907 enr · 12.6:1 · 57.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: East Stroudsburg Shs South (1,359 students)
J T Lambert Intermediate Sch held near 920 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.7 → 68.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
J T Lambert Intermediate 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
- This school
J T Lambert Intermediate Sch
907 students
- East Stroudsbu
East Stroudsburg El Sch
603 students
- Lehman Interme 540
Lehman Intermediate Sch
540 students
- J M Hill El Sc 471
J M Hill El Sch
471 students
What this shows J T Lambert Intermediate Sch reports 907 students on the CCD universe file.
How J T Lambert Intermediate Sch compares
J T Lambert Intermediate 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▼ 2% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 907 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
907
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.1%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
156
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.2%
African American 23.4%
Two or More 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.3%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, J T Lambert Intermediate 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 T Lambert Intermediate Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Stroudsburg Shs South | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Stroudsburg Shs North | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Stroudsburg El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lehman Intermediate Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J M Hill El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J T Lambert Intermediate 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
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~907 students)
Frequently asked questions about J T Lambert Intermediate Sch
How many students attend J T Lambert Intermediate Sch?
J T Lambert Intermediate Sch has 907 students enrolled. It is a middle school in East Stroudsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 942 (2022-23) → 920 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J T Lambert Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at J T Lambert Intermediate Sch is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 J T Lambert Intermediate Sch?
57.2% of students at J T Lambert Intermediate Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J T Lambert Intermediate Sch?
The largest demographic group at J T Lambert Intermediate Sch is White at 41.2% of enrollment, in East Stroudsburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J T Lambert Intermediate Sch?
J T Lambert Intermediate Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 T Lambert Intermediate Sch rank among public schools in East Stroudsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, J T Lambert Intermediate Sch ranks #2 of 7 public 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 public schools in East Stroudsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in East Stroudsburg Area Sd?
Besides J T Lambert Intermediate Sch, East Stroudsburg Area Sd also operates East Stroudsburg Shs South (1,359 students), East Stroudsburg Shs North (917 students), and East Stroudsburg El Sch (603 students). See the East Stroudsburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.