Enrollment
907
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J T Lambert Intermediate Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at J T Lambert Intermediate Sch
J T Lambert Intermediate Sch is a higher-need, large middle school in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 907 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.2% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 907 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #55.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 302 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 271 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 907 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
East Stroudsburg Area Sd also operates East Stroudsburg Shs South (1,359 students) and East Stroudsburg Shs North (917 students) alongside J T Lambert Intermediate 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 T Lambert Intermediate Sch compares
J T Lambert Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Stroudsburg Area Sd, which includes J T Lambert Intermediate 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 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
- 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
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~907 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is J T Lambert Intermediate Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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