Enrollment
209
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moon Township, PA
J.a. Allard El Sch
Federal NCES profile for J.a. Allard El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421583007556
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.a. Allard El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Moon Township · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
J.a. Allard El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J.a. Allard El Sch ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Moon Township, PA.
School address
District: Moon Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421583007556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J.a. Allard El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at J.a. Allard El Sch
J.a. Allard El Sch is a small elementary school in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, enrolling 209 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 209 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 132 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #94.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.4% 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.a. Allard El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 13.9:1).
Moon Area Sd also operates Moon Shs (1,211 students) and Moon Area Lower Ms (639 students) alongside J.a. Allard 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.a. Allard El Sch compares
J.a. Allard 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 48% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Asian 8.1%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, J.a. Allard 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.a. Allard 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.a. Allard El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moon Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moon Area Lower Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moon Area Upper Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bon Meade El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J H Brooks El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.a. Allard 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
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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
J H Brooks El Sch
Standard public school
382 students 16.6:1 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
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 (~209 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about J.a. Allard El Sch
How many students attend J.a. Allard El Sch?
J.a. Allard El Sch has 209 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moon Township, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.a. Allard El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at J.a. Allard El Sch is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J.a. Allard El Sch?
30.3% of students at J.a. Allard El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.a. Allard El Sch?
The largest demographic group at J.a. Allard El Sch is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Moon Township, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.a. Allard El Sch?
J.a. Allard El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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.a. Allard El Sch rank among elementary schools in Moon Township?
By Resource Investment Index, J.a. Allard El Sch ranks #2 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.a. Allard El Sch a good school?
J.a. Allard El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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.a. Allard 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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